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Man missing for a week found dead in submerged car
The man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.
Police support officer convicted of drink-driving
Crashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''
'Devastated': Man killed after falling asleep on highway
Colleagues of an Ōpōtiki man killed on Waioeka Rd early Monday morning are devastated.
Tattoo tribute to Patrick Gower - there's just one little problem
Tattooist admits spelling 'faux pas' will now need to be corrected at second session.
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
Disgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ
'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'
All councillors now sit on Bay of Plenty Māori committee
Before a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 councillors sat on the committee.
Watch: Kiri Allan in good spirits as she undergoes chemo for cervical cancer
'Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends, #SmearYourMea.'
Slug love: Kiwi goes viral with 'Blue Dragon' sea slug
If you want more followers on Tik Tok, film a cool-looking sea slug.
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
Reports that Whakatāne Mill in discussions with potential buyer
Mill staff, unions and other necessary stakeholders were updated at a meeting yesterday.
Holiday park residents claim eviction, council denies they're being kicked out
Residents say they're being kicked out but council denies anyone has been asked to leave.
Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
Support flows after MP diagnosed with cancer
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
'Bloody stoked': Three-hour struggle to reel in marlin
Greg Potter did not know he would become the third Kiwi to land a marlin from a kayak.
Rua Kēnana taonga returns home ahead of symposium
Tears flowed as a taonga with whakapapa to Tuhoe prophet Rua Kēnana was returned home.
Māori agribusiness: Good crowd at top dairy farm visit
Pouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.
Three people charged with murder of Whakatāne man
Police have charged three people with the murder of the 31-year-old Whakatane man.
Artist astonished as 'Gollyville' quilt pulled from exhibition after complaint
The Arts and Crafts Society president received a letter of complaint over the quilt.
Guns, gangs, and hospitals: Nearly 40 people admitted in five years
Most people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.
'Big mess': BOP bach owners may be locked out by Treaty claims
Bach owners are concerned they will be locked out of their holiday homes.
More than $5 million spent on Whakaari investigation
13 parties have appeared in court facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Jobless by June: Whakatāne mill to close, but MP still hopeful
'I'm still hopeful someone from the private sector might see commercial viability.'
Mill closure: MP calls on region to support affected workers
Rawiri Waititi has adopted a "Whānau Ora approach" to addressing the mill closure.
'Very tough day': Mill will close, all 210 jobs to go
After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.
'Small explosions', volcanic tremors rumble White Island
Tremor accompanied by 'minor steam-gas bursts/explosions from the active vent area'.
Urupa battle: Occupation possible after subdivision granted consent
Development of wahi tapu land on Whakatāne's coast could be stalled by iwi occupation.
White Island victims accused of delaying lawsuit
Counteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.