Fisherman knocked out by low-flying plane
Plane making an emergency landing hit a fisherman standing on the Whakatane beach.
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Anger at council move to abandon 35 properties
A fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.
Shotgun ordeal trigger went 'click'
Police are appealing for information about a gang-related firearm threat in Whakatane.
Teen badly burned in Opotiki explosion
17-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns on his arms, legs and abdomen.
Swarm of quakes rattle Bay of Plenty
Geonet recorded four moderate quakes throughout the past 24 hours.
Shooter thumbs nose at court system
The man behind the Kawerau Siege says the justice system has no jurisdiction over him.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Government commits to supporting displaced Edgecumbe locals
Minister for Building and Housing Nick Smith announced financial support towards temporary housing at the Whakatane Holiday Park for displaced Edgecumbe locals.
Temporary cabins for Edgecumbe
There have been more than 90 requests for help with short-term accommodation in Edgecumbe
Lifeline for uninsured Edgecumbe locals
Tradie army project aimed at saving flood-damaged Edgecumbe homes officially sanctioned.
Video shows vicious attack on girl
Video shows boy being kneed in the face as he protects a girl from a beating.
'Tragic' teen hunter death avoidable
No adults were supervising a group of teenage hunters when one was shot and killed.
Trauma experts brought in to Edgecumbe schools for new term
Edgecumbe schools plan to re-open for the new term on Monday, with trauma experts on hand.
Spinal injuries after hunter falls from ute
The man was hunting in a forest near Lake Tarawera when he fell off a ute.
Watch NZH Local Focus: The displaced animals of Edgecumbe
Animals have been displaced since the Edgecumbe flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: The displaced animals of Edgecumbe
Animals have been displaced since the Edgecumbe flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cullen in Tauranga to discuss flood probe
Former Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.
New plant to bring 100 jobs to Kawerau
Fantastic news for Kawerau with 100 jobs announced.
'It's like she grew up overnight'
Daughter and younger sister of fallen NZ soldier Luke Tamatea get boost from Camp Legacy.
Weather clears as Easter ends
The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter
Mixed emotions amid flood clean-up
Edgecumbe residents are running the full gamut of emotions as clean-up continues.
Eastern Bay residents urged not to hose mud into drains
Important updates for Eastern Bay of Plenty residents.
Cordon lifted for Edgecumbe flood affected
Edgecumbe residents are returning to their flood-ravaged homes today.
Big cleanup after cyclone roars through
It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.
Cyclone recovery begins in Whakatane
The Whakatane District Council has provided a full update on the area after Cyclone Cook.
Thousands still without power in Bay of Plenty
8,500 customers still without power across the district
Watch NZH Focus: Major slip causing traffic nightmares
The road between Whakatane and Tauranga has been blocked by a major slip.
State of emergency in Whakatane, BOP clear
State of local emergency in the Bay of Plenty revised.
Officials defend Cyclone Cook warnings
Aucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.
Motorists urged to delay travel as Cyclone Cook damage assessed
Multiple roads across the Bay of Plenty remain closed due to slips, and fallen trees.
Watch NZH Focus: Cyclone Cook clean up begins
Whakatane District Mayor Tony Bonne talks with Tristram Clayton about the clean up underway.
Holidayers get real-life natural disaster
English family comes across the world to see natural features and end up in a cyclone.