Latest from Whakatane

Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority

'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'

Homicide investigation launched in Whakatāne after assaulted man dies

Police are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation.

'Why is it always the good ones?: Schoolboy killed in horror crash

Keanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.

'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

'Not an easy decision': Whakaari/White Island trial venue decided

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness

The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.

'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation

'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'

Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run

Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.

'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch

Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.

Names of four dead in Tāneatua crash released

Three adults and one infant were killed after a crash in a small town south of Whakatāne.

Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees

A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.

'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four

The crash has rocked the small communities involved.

One infant, three adults dead after Bay of Plenty crash

Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.

'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman

A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.

National Emergency Management Agency's legal challenge

The agency has sought a discharge without conviction.

War hero Willie Apiata sells poppies for Anzac Day in Whakatāne

Willie Apiata received the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire in Afghanistan.

Fisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended

'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'

Missing fisherman Jason Kauta: Chilly bin found washed up on island

The bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.