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A homicide investigation is underway after one man's death in Kawerau. Police said a man was found dead on the front doorstep of an...

Police are investigating a death in Kawerau today. Police said they responded to a death at Onslow Street in Kawerau about 8:45am. A...

By Paora Manuel. An investigation is underway into what caused the large fire at the Ōpōtiki Laundromat and Bakehouse along Church...

By Paora Manuel. One person has suffered critical injuries after a vehicle collided with a pedestrian near Kutarere. Emergency services...

Whakatāne District Council have decided on a draft budget for this year's annual plan. That includes a proposed 11.7% average rates...

By Paora Manuel. Health New Zealand have appointed Jenny Martelli as interim general manager for Whakatāne Hospital. It follows last...

By Paora Manuel A busy day for Kawerau firefighters with two fires in Kawerau, just hours apart. Crews were called to a shed fire on...

By Paora Manuel. State Highway 2 near Matatā is blocked after a ute had rolled, between the two turnoffs into McPherson Street. Police...

By Paora Manuel. A report has highlighted the importance of making the right decision around Bay of Plenty waters, amid fatal drownings...

By Paora Manuel. State Highway 30 west of Lake Rotomā has re-opened after a two-vehicle crash, that left one person with critical...

By Holly Grundy. Protestors beginning their march down The Strand, Whakatāne. Photo: Holly Grundy This weekend saw the community come...

By Paora Manuel. Police allege the woman pointed an air gun at another person during a petrol station altercation. File photo A...

By Holly Grundy Photo: Manaia Sorensen This year's Lantern Festival in Ōpōtiki was the biggest in the event's 12-year history, with over...

Two women accused of killing 8-year-old Te Teko boy Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa have pleaded not guilty to all charges at the Rotorua High...

Police have arrested two people after a Saturday morning brawl in Ōpōtiki's Church Street, that left one man dead. A 31-year-old Mongrel...

By Holly Grundy. Whakat ā ne Mayor, Victor Luca and SunAir Owner, Dan Power at the Official ribbon cutting. Photo: Paora Manuel A...

A motorist has died after their vehicle plunged into a creek in Pukehina early this morning. Emergency services were called to Pukehina...

Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman after a search warrant at an Ōpōtiki address on Thursday. Officers seized a .22 calibre pistol,...

Health officials front over Whakatane Hospital's maternity service downgrades, community march to be held later this month.

Te Ū pokorehe have extended a rāhui across the entire Ōhiwa Harbour, after a body was found on the eastern side of the harbour mouth on...