Latest from Whakatane
Tense scenes in court after principal's killing
A judge has named a man accused of killing a Bay of Plenty regional councillor and school principal.
Stranger's king-hit kills iwi's anointed leader
A Bay of Plenty regional councillor and school principal killed outside a pub yesterday is believed to have been king-hit by a stranger.
Down to crumbs
Poor whitebaiting season underlines the need to preserve bush-clad waterside habitats.
Two hurt in fiery display
Panic erupts as a fireworks show in Whakatane goes wrong during a hectic night across the country for fire services.
Unlicensed teen driver dies in crash
A teenager dies in a crash while driving unlicensed with a passenger in the Bay of Plenty.
Animal officer attacked by dog owner
A Rotorua animal control officer suffered serious head injuries when beaten while investigating a complaint.
Joyriders trash paralympian's car
One of the Herald's unsung heroes has his specially-adapted car stolen and written off.
Pair now 'criminals' for aiding hurt man
A couple who were pepper-sprayed, arrested and charged in Queensland after helping a seriously injured man now have criminal convictions.