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Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island

A swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.

Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year

The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.

Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers

Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.

Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay

The funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.

Infant dies suddenly in Whakatāne

The death was reported to police at 11am today.

Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police

Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.

Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowning

A rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.

Council staff hope to meet toddler's family

Whakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.

One critical in BOP crash

A critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.

Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope

The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.

Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court

A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety

New programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".

Family gives $95k toward transplant room for kids

Unveiling falls on day treasured son Chace would have turned 10.

Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'

Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.

Armed police detain man after lockdown at school

Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.

Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults

Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.

Nearly 50 earthquakes recorded near Kawerau

The largest was a magnitude of 3.7.

Mum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby dead

Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.