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'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals

"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."

'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island

"They went far beyond what could be expected of anyone," Lachie Storey said.

Passengers receiving counselling after White Island tragedy

Major support operation is underway in Tauranga city for White Island eruption victims.

White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers speak

"The mood has changed dramatically." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Steve Braunias: White Island latest tragedy in year of grief and unimaginable terror

Comment: As a name, White Island is about to take on a new and terrible resonance.

White Island tragedy: Mayor urges locals to send off Ovation passengers

A number of passengers from the ship were involved in the eruption.

'So, so sad': Cruise ship passengers shocked at White Island horror

Cruise ship passengers share their shock at eruption.

Opinion: Rob Rattenbury - Te reo Māori needs nurturing

Unless you are immersed in the language daily it is hard to maintain any fluency.

Free regional bus service rolled out for Bay students

There will be a one year trial on the service next year.

Winner! Bay of Plenty Lotto player scoops $12k

The player joins 12 other Lotto players from around the country.

Revealed: How much former company behind Maketū Pies owes

Receivers report breaks down list of debts.

Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges

The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,

Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role

It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.

Watch out Uber! Ola to hit Bay of Plenty streets

Rideshare platform says it wants to bring more competition to the regions.

Athletics champion to sevens star in a year

Mariah Ririnui's journey from national athletics champion to sevens star has been rapid.

'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'

"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."