Latest from Whakatane

White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done

An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.

Grieving family's plea after cancer claims 'strong, proud Māori lady'

Diagnosed at 56, Harina Warbrick was too young to be screened. Now she is dead.

Missing woman's body found by hunters

Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.

Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change

The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.

Grab an umbrella, heavy rain on the way

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for much of Bay of Plenty.

Grant ensures free digital access for Murupara kids

Murupara, Kaingaroa, Te Whaiti and Galatea kids will get free access to digital courses.

'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead

"This is critical to our region."

'Heart-broken': Second alpaca found dead after dog attack

Roaming dogs have killed two alpacas and two rabbits at Julians Berry Farm.

'Brilliant night': East Coast MP Kiri Allan's on her victory - and advice for newcomers

Come Monday morning, Allan will be showing Labour's new MPs the ropes.

'I'm not going anywhere': Tania Tapsell reveals what's next after election loss

'We've given it our all. I'm really happy.'

That's a wrap: Who's in and who's out in the wider Bay of Plenty?

The final preliminary results are in, so just how close were those margins?

East Coast electorate: Tania Tapsell says she did all she could

The seat is wide open and two young women are among those gunning for the seat.

Bay of Plenty councillor returns to barbering roots

Bay councillor Stacey Rose is loving his dual roles as an elected member and a barber.

L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success

Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium

Bay of Plenty's unique natural hazard risk highlighted in Shake Out event

The event will be livestreamed throughout New Zealand.

'Look at Rotorua': Fears loss of carparks means loss of business in Whakatāne

Submissions for Te Ara Hou close on Friday.