PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
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Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5
'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'
Sadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appeal
Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Homicide investigation launched after body found down bank
Police have cordoned off the scene at Matahi Valley Rd in Eastern Bay of Plenty.
One arrested after Rotorua charity's missing trailer found
The person is due to appear in Whakatane District Court next week.
Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme
'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'
GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge
Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.
Weather wipes out last remaining sensors on Whakaari
GeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.
Man injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launched
Man was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.
Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
Injury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in park
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
BoP weather: Caution urged after further slips
The region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.
BoP road information, latest rainfall amounts
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
BoP highway reopened after slips and flooding
Waimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.
Watch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air'
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
Live: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnight
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.
Live: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning level
A tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.
In kiwi footsteps: The best family-friendly walks in the 'kiwi capital of the world'
How to take the family on a search for kiwi in the coastal township of Whakatāne.
'Wrap up nice and warm': Cold snap on the way for Anzac Day
Overnight temperatures of 7C in Tauranga and 2C in Rotorua are expected.
'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in Rotorua
A Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.
Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent
Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.
Cutting the grocery bill: The 'biggest mistake' you can make revealed
Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too.
How to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too
Your guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.
Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
The Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.
Greerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closure
The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up
The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.
Whakatāne digest: Kāinga Ora in Kopeopeo, litter and SH30 roundabouts
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