Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital
A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.
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Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Whakaari/White Island: Volcanic Alert Level lowered
The volcano has been at Alert Level Two since November.
Will a new eastern Bay of Plenty funeral home avoid gang clashes at farewells?
Gateway Funerals is renovating a Kawerau building to start the town's only funeral home.
Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
White Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my life
A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror
'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'
Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash near Whakatāne
One person died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
One dead after motorbike, car crash near Whakatāne
White Pine Bush Rd (SH2) was closed after the crash at 6.20pm yesterday.
Serious crash involving car and motorbike near Whakatāne
Police and emergency services responding to crash in Whakatane district.
White Island Tours 'couldn't have been a safer company' says former mayor
Whakaari six months on: "What's happened, it's just a tragedy."
Volcano victims considering suing White Island Tours
Whakaari eruption victims had already hired the firm to sue cruise line Royal Caribbean.
Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service
The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.
Waihau Bay murder-accused appears in court
The 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Tony Bonne's community spirit saluted
Tony Bonne has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Watch: Dramatic police shootout caught on camera
Footage includes cops shooting out the back window of car being stolen.
Whakaari/White Island remains in an elevated state of unrest
The volcanic alert level remains at level 2.
Plummeting numbers prompt call for free school buses
"Things like that would be a real assistance to our community."
Police name man who died in Ngongotahā crash
The driver was the sole occupant and died at the scene.
Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness
Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.
Whakatāne Wharf remediation 'couldn't come at a better time'
The construction of the Whakatāne Town Wharf began more than 100 years ago in 1919.
'Unfair' process so far: First step taken in Awatarariki legal fight
Awatarariki residents feeling optimistic after taking next step in their ongoing fight.
Warmer Kiwi Homes - thousands of warmer homes
There have been around 2,500 insulation and heating retrofits through the programme.
Campaign launches today in bid to save rugby clubs
People are asked to help do what they can to save club rugby.
'Blow after blow after blow' after teen's lake death - but help on the way
Barbara Kinley's son Ethan Fitzpatrick died during a school trip at Lake Rotomā.
Multimillion-dollar boost to financial service providers
The funding will help Kiwis manage their money and build financial resilience.
Whakatāne Covid-19 assessment centre to reduce hours
The centre will now only operate on weekdays.