Woman truckie killed in five-vehicle crash
Two people died in separate crashes on North Island roads today.
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Shotgun ordeal trigger went 'click'
Police are appealing for information about a gang-related firearm threat in Whakatane.
Teen badly burned in Opotiki explosion
17-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns on his arms, legs and abdomen.
Swarm of quakes rattle Bay of Plenty
Geonet recorded four moderate quakes throughout the past 24 hours.
Rolleston was 'borderline depressed'
James Rolleston has opened up about his road to recovery.
Second man arrested in Te Kaha homicide investigation
A second man has been charged in relation to crash death.
Top honour for master navigator
Hekenukumai Busby has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his lifetime's achievement.
Edgecumbe tradie army making progress
Edgecumbe's tradie army has established up to 50 homeowners might need its help.
Five Orcas die after stranding
Volunteers rescue one stranded orca but five die on a remote Bay of Plenty beach.
Edgecumbe inquiry 'looking for answers'
Inquiry head Sir Michael Cullen says it is not yet known why stopbank breached.
Teeth marks on baby's body, court told
Marks described as the "horrible bit" of a pathology finding into baby Isaiah's death.
Temporary cabins for Edgecumbe
There have been more than 90 requests for help with short-term accommodation in Edgecumbe
Man accused in motorcycle death in court
Whakatane man Don Turei jnr died last year in a suspected hit-and-run.
Charges laid after man killed in crash
A man has been charged with being an accessory to murder after fatal bike crash.
More heavy rain for Bay of Plenty
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty.
'Baby died while carers smoked drugs'
Crown claims grandmother left baby in hot car while she binged on synthetic cannabis.
Lifeline for uninsured Edgecumbe locals
Tradie army project aimed at saving flood-damaged Edgecumbe homes officially sanctioned.
Phone scam warning for NZ
Phone scammers taking advantage of global cyber attack to offer fake technical support.
Kiwis caught up in cyber attack - reports
Are you worried? Here is everything you need to know about the cyber attack.
Fallen tree blocks SH35 near Opotiki
Police say motorists should avoid the area overnight.
Major slip shuts down SH2 in Bay of Plenty
A large road slip has shut down one of Bay of Plenty's main highways.
Kawerau man dies after crash on Te Puke Highway
Man seriously injured in crash dies in hospital.
Govt $136m tourism push 'good first step'
The government has allocated $60m in new funds for tourist infrastructure.
Scammers using fake DHB purchase orders to target businesses
Scam using forged DHB invoices to swindle New Zealand businesses out of goods.
Video shows vicious attack on girl
Video shows boy being kneed in the face as he protects a girl from a beating.
Villagers still using risky forestry road
Residents forced to use forestry road, as the main road into the villages remains closed.
Family recovering after head-on crash
An entire Bay of Plenty family is recovering in hospital after a head-on crash on Friday.
He Tangata: William Stewart
Elisabeth Easther meets William Stewart of NATIVConnectioNZ Ltd - Real Maori Experiences.
'Tragic' teen hunter death avoidable
No adults were supervising a group of teenage hunters when one was shot and killed.
Body found in Whakatane River
Police have recovered the body of a woman from the Whakatane River this morning.