Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
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Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.
Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
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Local Focus: Māori Artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
Cyclist in Ōhope crash dies from injuries
Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.
'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sighting
A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.
Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Seal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!
Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.
One man critical after car and bike incident in Ōhope
One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Jimmy's junior title
Whanganui teenager James Rountree wins Summer Cross junior title in Whakatane
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Christmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransacked
Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
Honda hero dominates F2
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$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.
Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
Otorohanga man pleads guilty to shooting ex-partner
Flint Wallace asked his partner to attend counselling with him, hours later he killed her
'Ambitious' project to return kiwi to capital
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