"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.

Police appeal for film of a funeral procession after shots were fired during a gang clash in Whakatane yesterday.

Police arrested multiple people after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral procession going from Kawerau to Whakatane.

Multiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.

IN ACTION: Whakatane's Tony Rees [Honda CBR1000RR], is the new points leader in the Superbike class after intense racing at Teretonga

A brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.

Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.

SCORCHING: Whakatane's Damon Rees (Honda CBR600RR) in action during the opening round of the New Zealand Superbike Championships in

Man died after a truck rolled on Thornton Rd in Whakatane on January 1.

New daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.

CAPTION: Australian rider Dean Ferris (Altherm JCR Yamaha YZ450F) is expected to be at the pointy end of the field at Whakatane on

An elderly man has died after the mobility scooter he was driving went into a river in Whakatane today, police say.

Fast broadband is available for more households in the Bay of Plenty region as part of a $5 million upgrade across rural New Zealand. Chorus

The removal of sediment from a section of Whakatane's Kopeopeo Canal looks set to start in the coming months. A press statement from

The Ohope Beach Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday when it returns in the new year. It has become a quintessential part of

A Whakatane police officer pepper sprayed a 10-year-old girl and her mother, but it was carelessness, rather than a deliberate act

A coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua

People with mobility challenges, a disability, or have anxiety about using public buses are encouraged to come and try riding the

Two fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.

Dreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.

FOCUSED: Rotorua's Mia Wardlaw impressed for her side on the weekend. PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp10.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua

Eastern Bay of Plenty police are looking for Terry Vercoe also known as Karekare Tarie in relation to a robbery. He is known to

FOCUSED: Rotorua-Lynmore captain Shaun Tamai and his side are looking to maintain their unbeaten run. PHOTO/ FILE A_170116tennis.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua

Whakatane's Museum and Research Centre has received a $1.5m Government grant for its major redevelopment project. Arts, Culture and

COMPETITION: Senior Constable Dave Robison and German shepherd Isaac from Whakatane (left) and Senior Constable Phillip (Tiny) Taylor

The Eastern Bay Energy Trust will award its 100th scholarship to support local people to train for a career in the electricity industry. In

Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Trojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.

Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.