'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PM
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
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White Island eruption resounds around the world
News organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
White Island: What you need to know
Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm yesterday.
'Energetic with the kindest heart': Tour guide among White Island dead
A young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.
White Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to rise
Latest from the White Island explosion.
Watch: PM speaks on White Island eruption
"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.
Tararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since Friday
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Horror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 dead
Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
November was hot, hot, hot
New Zealand fire service preparing for a dry season on the back of hot November.
Prisoners transferred after fire in police cell
A mattress fire in the police station sparked response by emergency services.
Free regional bus service rolled out for Bay students
There will be a one year trial on the service next year.
Assault in Whakatāne too dangerous for ambulance
Police were called to the scene by ambulance.
'A massive difference': Funding a relief for schools 'making do'
'We are just patching up classrooms and making do with what we've got.'
Calls for speed restrictions after Waiotahe double fatal crash
The deaths have Ōpōtiki locals calling for action.
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.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
Roller-coaster weather week in store for the region
Should you pack a raincoat or your sunscreen?
Lending a hand to build from the ashes
School principal calls for Apanui Army to help with rebuild.
Man killed in Awakeri crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'Extremely hard': Witness describes impact in fatal road smash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Whakatāne.
Te Kura o Te Pāroa champions of Te Mana Kuratahi
The five-day event closed today with a prizegiving.
Playground up in flames at Whakatāne school
The fire was being treated as suspicious.
Coin toss turns to loss - Hinerangi Goodman loses council seat
A recount was called after two candidates both received 262 votes.
Volcanic unrest on White Island - should we be nervous?
Level of volcanic tremor and gas output are at their highest since 2016.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
Scorching Bay! Hot weather coming to the region
Summer is well and truly on its way!
Ōhōpe surfer selected for NZ team
Ōhōpe's Jack Lee is one of three Bay of Plenty surfers going to the World Junior Champs.
Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'