Latest from Kawerau

'A massive difference': Funding a relief for schools 'making do'

'We are just patching up classrooms and making do with what we've got.'

One in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't get

Jesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.

Operation Notus: Recognition goes global

In total, 360 police staff were deployed to Kawerau for Operation Notus.

Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem

Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.

Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit

The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.

Kawerau loses 'vital service' after 25 years

All of the Kawerau Youth Care Centre Trust's Government contracts were cut.

Temperatures continue to soar after near-record-breaking weekend

Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.

'Extremely disappointing': Crayfish black market bust in Bay

More than 25 fishery officers, helped by police, conducted five search warrants.

Answers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral home

Family of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.

The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you

Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.

Man who 'brings joy' to others hit with trifecta of bad news

Kawerau's Victor Richmond has been diagnosed with cancer.

Two lucky Bay of Plenty Lotto players scoop up $21k

The winning tickets were bought in Countdown Bayfair and Smiths City in Kawerau.

Semis set for Tai Mitchell competition

The Tai Mitchell rugby tournament enters semi-final phase on Saturday

Teams vie for top spot in Tai Mitchell tournament

The Tai Mitchell tournament will run for the 78th time and concludes on Sunday

Man, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuit

Man pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.

'Tragic accident' leaves two dead, calls for barrier arms on rail crossing

Deceased believed to work in the kiwifruit industry.