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Missing Mt Maunganui girl found

Annie was reported missing on Monday night.

Fire and Emergency apologises for false tsunami warning

"This should not have happened and I apologise to Bay of Plenty people who were affected."

False tsunami warning sends seaside residents into panic

A technical fault had some North Island residents in a tsunami panic overnight.

Court decision favouring Chinese water bottler challenged

Creswell NZ received resource consent to expand its Otakiri Springs plant about 18 months ago.

Elderly man dies climbing Mauao, Mount Maunganui

Police say he suffered a medical event.

Calls for Kiwi school to ditch 'vulgar', 'see-through' uniform shirts

"The slogan is 'empowering tomorrow's women'. The shirts do not empower young women."

'An important milestone': White Island Tours back in business

"Our staff are eager to get back to work."

Time running out for community's fight against water bottling plant

They're crowdfunding to head to the High Court to stop it.

Surviving White Island victims still require round-the-clock medical care

One month on, victims of the fatal Whakaari /White Island eruption are still requiring round-the-clock medical care.

One person dies in water-related incident, Whakatāne

They died at the scene.

Waihi Beach death due to 'medical event' - police

Investigations continue, however.

Two deaths on same Waihi Beach street are 'coincidence' - Mayors

"They're not related, it's just incidence gone wrong."

Man charged with murder after death at Waihi Beach property

A scene examination is continuing.

Bay of Plenty locals fight back against pesky catfish invading waterways

"They have a lot of love for our lakes, a lot more than I was a young fella."

Death in Waihi sparks homicide investigation

A man found critically injured at Waihi Beach died overnight.

'It's not a fun park': Local iwi close part of Lake Rotokākahi cycle trail

They say the influx of visitors is sullying the sacred lake.

Matatā residents accuse council of pressuring locals out of homes

"People are scared about losing everything."

Locals continue search for two missing White Island victims

The police search has been called off, but that isn't stopping locals.

Three people dead following serious crashes in Coromandel, Taupō

One lane has been re-opened.

Disappointment after failed search for missing White Island bodies

Sixteen people have been confirmed dead following the eruption, with two unaccounted for.