Latest from Whakatane

Kiwi nesting home destroyed

Residents are concerned about the felling of several trees.

Rescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at sea

Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.

One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River

People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.

Near and far: Bush fires spur volunteers, donors, families

"People who just get in and get the job done."

Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission

Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.

Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'

A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.

'He's bloody amazing': White Island survivor's positive news

Teen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.

'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking

'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'

Street racing at its best

Virtually nothing separates the top riders in each class on the Whanganui programme.

'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response director

Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".

Blocked roads: Delays after spate of Te Puke crashes

State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.

Psychologists cut holidays to manage White Island 'influx of referrals'

Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."

Revealed: WorkSafe data shows number of adventure tourism deaths since 2014

2019 has been a grim year for adventure activity-related deaths in New Zealand.

UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims

Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".

Tolley wants to be Speaker – won't run in East Coast electorate

She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.

Burned tour guides out of coma, breathing on own

Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.