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Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt resources sought to back iwi on the ground

'Give the resources to the communities to look after themselves.'

'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice

Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.

'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity

"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.

Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Waiariki candidates stand

The candidates were asked about their top priorities.

New jobs, new skills in Whakatāne

The Provincial Growth Fund is helping Whakatāne locals find work.

Council: 'Bay faring better than most' in Covid economic impact

The regional council's informetrics report GDP was down by 1.6 per cent.

Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting

Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.

Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption

Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.

Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation

The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.

Aucklanders flock to Bay, locals flock to get tested

An itinerary of where the infected cases went while in Rotorua has also been released.

Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals reach capacity

Some elective surgeries have been deferred this week to ease the pressure.

Asbestos confirmed in Waimana River dumping

The roofing was found in the water at Wardlaw Glade, Waimana just over two weeks ago.

'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent

In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.

Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison

Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'You moved heaven and earth': Victims thank hospital staff

The head of the National Burn Centre passed on a message of gratitude.

He threatened to feed Simon Bridges to pigs, now he's been sentenced

"Just because it's social media doesn't mean there aren't consequences," Bridges said.

Bay of Plenty dairy worker killed in motorbike crash

Police believe the handles of two motorbikes locked together, causing the crash.

One dead following Whakatāne motorcyle crash

Worksafe has been advised.