Katee Shanks
Multimedia journalist
Multimedia journalist
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Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Firefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blaze
A dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.
Locals happy with Government decision for land buy
Hauraki mayor believes the Government's decision is the right one for Waihī.
Catch a lift? Hitchhiking seal climbs aboard fishing boat
Whakatāne anglers share boat with a seal.
Century-old mighty oak saved by community
It's weathered 100 years of earthquakes, storms and human development.
Obituary: Former Mamaku farmer John Cole a man of the land
Former Mamaku farmer John Cole died last week.
For the love of children, animals and the environment
Carol Patterson didn't want to be sitting around watching TV when she retired.
Elephant seal remains in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.
One-day A&P show to be trialled this year
Rotorua A&P Show to be held over one day this year.
Bay of Plenty forest fire prompts urgent warning
Urban and rural firefighters are urging people to take care when lighting fires.
Elephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper water
Momoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.
Murupara mum needs help to provide gifts
Murupara's April O'Brien is collecting gifts for the second year running.
Multi-million dollar build planned for Scion
'Our intent is to open it up to the public and showcase what we do.'
Scion win at awards night
Rotorua's Scion has been recognised at the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
Minister, mayor, students and volunteers plant kūmara
Approximately 3500 kūmara tubers were planted last Friday.
Family say timber yard death 'brought us together'
A woman who died at a Kawerau timber yard is remembered for her friends and huge smile.
Green Party bill causing concern for anglers
Bill to protect indigenous fish poses threat to freshwater angling, some say.
Google sends oglers flocking to farm sinkhole
Rotorua tomo has become an attraction for locals and tourists.
Community group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investor
Community group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.
Hole-y cow! Deluge leaves huge chasm on farm
A 20m-deep hole has opened up in Tumunui South. Geologists are looking into it.
Second Kaimanawa horse for Rotorua trainer
Rotorua's Ellie O'Brien has been excited in the lead-up to her Kaimanawa arrival.
Edgecumbe farmers a formidable flood recovery team
Farming took a big hit following the April 6 flood.
A year of highs and lows for Edgecumbe
Almost one year ago Edgecumbe was evacuated as floodwater engulfed the town.
Rural sales stay solid in Bay of Plenty
Reinz figures show rural sales remain solid in Bay of Plenty
Resource consent granted to drill and test aquifer
Bay of Plenty Regional Council had given the green light to install a bore and test water.
Opotiki in clean-up mode after deluge
Cyclone Gita has Opotiki residents concerned as clean-up begins in the town.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Country crooners on stage
The ninth annual Country in the Park went ahead under a glorious blue sky yesterday.
Rerewhakaaitu rodeo thrills crowd
Although numbers were down there were lots of smiles at the Rerewhakaaitu rodeo.
Water bottling plant seen as turning point for Murupara
The water bottling operation in Murupara could spell good news for the region.
1080 benefits outweigh the risks; DoC
Misinformation about 1080 often leads to passionate opposition, says DOC.
Pollen storm turns Blue Lake yellow
Blue Lake took on a new identity overnight as pollen turned the water a brilliant yellow.