Kawerau's mill closure: Concern over fate of younger workers
The mill produced up to 150 tonnes of paper per year at its peak.
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The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill
In its 66-year history, the mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.
Last few days at Kawerau mill
The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.
Te Arawa iwi step closer to Treaty settlement
Ngāti Rangitihi is one step closer to a treaty settlement of more than $11 million.
Man to appear in court in relation to burglary and pursuit
The burglary happened on Thursday morning.
'People can live well until they die': Hospices opt out of assisted dying
Hospice's philosophy and aim is to neither hasten nor postpone death.
Who does what when Whaakari erupts? Review under way into responsibilities
Twenty-two people died after the crater exploded in December 2019.
Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.
Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
Nurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strike
People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.
Reserve land returned to iwi, access issue must be resolved
Te Whanau-a-Apanui was elated and celebrated with applause and waiata.
Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Whakatāne school renames 'mufti' day due to cultural insensitivity
A Whakatāne secondary school has renamed "mufti" day with a Māori term.
More than 200 jobs saved! Region thrilled with mill sale, caution expressed
"This is a welcome development for Whakatāne and the wider Bay of Plenty region."
Whakatāne Mill to continue operating after sale agreed
Consortium of investors includes overseas and NZ buyers.
A large earthquake is happening right now - but you can't feel it
No one can feel it, but a large - and very slow - quake is unfolding off NZ's East Coast.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates owners
Ewes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.
Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne District
Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catch of the day: Monster fish caught off Kiwi coast
Monster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.
Cheers, waiata, tears of relief: Whakatāne council votes for Māori wards
Cheers, waiata, and tears of relief and joy flowed.
Youngsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public pool
Boys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
Landmark foreshore and seabed decision: what it means
The Māori Party urges the Crown to resist any temptation to appeal the decision.
First snowfall of the year hits south, heavy rain watch for parts of North Island
Unsettled weather conditions are expected around the country today.
Council cleans up, investigates plastic spill into Whakatāne River
The discharge of plastic particles was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell.