Power back on ahead of schedule in Opotiki
Transpower reconnected the Bay of Plenty town to the National Grid just after 2.30pm.
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Power off in Opotiki for urgent maintenance
The outage will occur between 9am and 5pm today.
Ardern helps sick boy tick off bucket list item
Ardern is burying a time capsule in Dunedin to help Agnew tick another item off his list.
Watch: No fire system on tourist boat that sank
Passengers forced to flee burning vessel without lifejackets.
Jacinda Ardern to meet sick 12-year-old
Malachi Agnew has a bucket list and meeting Jacinda Ardern was on it.
Shellfish biotoxin warnings lifted
There are now no warnings in place anywhere in New Zealand.
Woman dead after large tree falls on car in Rotorua
Storm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sharks spotted at popular beaches
A beach goer has taken a photo of a shark or sharks at Thornton beach.
Traffic woes build in Auckland and Coromandel
Traffic is reaching its peak around the country now, but may ease off this afternoon.
Woman seriously burned, man arrested
Police are trying to work out how a woman, who is in a critical condition, was injured.
Edgecumbe residents welcome demolition
Edgecumbe families who used to own red-stickered homes are happy to see them go
No-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimming
Ten beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.
Dead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by Xmas
Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.
North Island weather warning: Hail stones and flash floods
Unstable humid conditions could bring thunderstorms and hail to the region today.
Opotiki fatal crash victim named
Mele Heilalafuitahi Hiva, 38, of Opotiki, died in Sunday's crash on SH2 at Kutarere.
Police seek witnesses following fatal Opotiki crash
Eastern Bay of Plenty police are seeking information following a fatal crash near Opotiki.
One dead after car and tanker crash near Opotiki
The crash happened just before 9pm on State Highway 2 in Opotiki.
Insurers could join Edgecumbe floods lawsuit
Residents claim the Bay of Plenty Regional Council knew the river bank could burst.
Brother shot by sibling in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Police are at the scene of an Eastern Bay of Plenty shooting today.
Arrest follows alleged sexual abuse of foreign workers
Man charged with sexual offences against foreign workers.
Lotto's $19m winners: Who are they?
Each will take home just over $19 million after last night's Lotto draw.
Woman injured after horse falls on her
Woman airlifted to hospital after horse riding incident.
Murder charge laid after gang member killed in crash
Tribesmen member Don Henry Turei jnr was killed in a crash on State Highway 35 last year.
Whakatane District Council votes in favour of Maori wards
Resolution passed that would enable the establishment of Maori wards.
Health warning extended for toxic algae
Scare began in Otautu Bay now extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu.
Growing up in Kawerau
Morgan Godfery was born to a teenage mother and gang father in Kawerau.
Why Maisey Rika withdrew NZMA nomination
"She's more about the music and supporting other artists," her manager says.
Ceremony marks start of demolition work in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents have said farewell to their homes ahead of planned demolition work.
4.7 quake rattles White Island
The quake struck 10km east of White Island at a depth of 18km just before midday.
Series of earthquakes rattle Bay residents
Two earthquakes struck within a minute of each other this evening.
Toddler found hidden under blanket beside dead mother
Harrowing discovery of 19-month-old girl hiding under blanket next to beaten, dead mother.
Accused killer claimed victim 'sleeping'
Baby found in same room as mother beaten to death.