First natural burial held in Whakatāne
The purpose is to return the body to the earth for the benefit of the environment.
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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.
Guns, gangs and hospitals: 13 treated for gunshot injuries
Most people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.
Māori agribusiness: Good crowd at top dairy farm visit
Pouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.
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.
Jobless by June: Whakatāne mill to close, but MP still hopeful
'I'm still hopeful someone from the private sector might see commercial viability.'
'Very tough day': Mill will close, all 210 jobs to go
After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.
White Island victims accused of delaying lawsuit
Counteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.
Tsunami emergency texts: Who makes the call on alerting and why do some miss out?
American accented-voice shrieking at you about tsunamis? Blame the factory.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Four arrested in relation to death of Bay of Plenty man
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.
Child's ear almost severed after dog attack
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
Proposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.
210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut down
The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.
'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fire
A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.
Watch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikes
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.
'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday towns
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.
'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decision
The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Grey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo saga
A Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".
Local businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021
Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.
Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter
A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.
'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reo
A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Podcast: Sir Michael Cullen - on why money was never the goal
On a new podcast, Sir Michael Cullen reflects on the way money has shaped his life.
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.
Fatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District Council
Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.