Whakatane
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
Around the motu : Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
Whakatane District Council staff there are back in their own building after the controversial redevelopment. And an emotional day for Maori ward campaigners is being commemorated on the walls of the… Audio
Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
In a bid to make the most of Whakatane's high sunshine hours, the Whakatane District Council is considering investing almost $16 million on solar energy generation discussing the possibility of… Audio
Two men charged with murder of Whakatāne man
Police have arrested two men over the murder of 48-year-old Whakatāne man Mark Hohua last week.
Te Ahi Kaa - Highlights of 2021
From traipsing through the forest with Ropata McGowan to learning about Māori psychology with Linda Nikora, Justine Murray presents highlights from Te Ahi Kaa this year. Audio
Ngaire Fuata: 30 years since 'To Sir With Love'
It's been 30 years since Ngaire Fuata's remake of the 1967 Lulu hit 'To Sir With Love' stormed the NZ music charts, spending five weeks in the No 1 spot. Ngaire joins the show to discuss the one-hit… Audio
Whakaari eruption: WorkSafe's ambiguity unhelpful - Ngāti Awa chair
Bad weather has hampered rescue efforts in Whakatāne for two people missing since last week's eruption on Whakaari/White Island.
Police have formally named the two missing bodies as local guide… Audio
Whakaari - an ancient connection to the past
When news of Monday's explosion on Whakaari/White Island broke on Monday, The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly called home. Audio
Police can't say when body recovery on Whakaari will happen
Police are warning retrieving the bodies of those still on Whakaari White Island too quickly could compromise their ability to gather the necessary evidence to identify people. The Police Deputy… Audio
Matatā residents not leaving without a fight
Matatā residents are gearing up for a legal battle to be able to stay in their beachside homes after the council gave them an ultimatum - sell up, at market rate, or prepare for their land to be… Video, Audio
Matatā residents meet with council over possible buy-out
Reporter Andrew McRae joins us from outside a meeting in Matatā, where residents are learning the fate of their properties. While some want market-value for their homes, others vow to remain in their… Audio
Decision looms: Matatā residents to find out fate of their homes
Residents in the tiny beach-side Bay of Plenty settlement of Matatā are about to learn the fate of their homes that were red-zoned years after a major natural disaster. Lisa Owen spoke to Whakatane… Video, Audio
Train Traffic
Paul Francis used to be a train driver and then a country cop but he has gone back to what he absolutely loves. He's set up his own tourism venture, Awakeri Rail Adventures, which allows him to spend… Audio, Gallery
Iwi challenges Otakiri Springs water consents
A Whakatane iwi is objecting to a Chinese-owned company being given consents to millions of litres of water for bottling. Te Runanga o Ngati Awa has lodged an appeal in the Environment Court opposing… Audio
Hikoi in Whakatane calls for introduction of Māori wards
About 100 people marched through Whakatane's main street today, calling on the council to introduce Māori wards. Video, Audio
Council: $14.2m to buy homes at risk from Matata debris flows
The Whakatane District Council needs $14.2m to buy properties at risk from deadly debris flows at Matata, but locals say that is not enough.
Matata residents say Council buyout offers are 'a joke'
The Whakatane District Council says it needs more than 14 million dollars to buy properties at risk from deadly debris flows, but homeowners say that undervalues their homes. Audio
Manager refuses bank slip written in te reo
A school principal who filled out a bank withdrawal slip in te reo Māori was refused service at a bank in Whakatāne.
Council has 'no legal obligation' to compensate homeowners
Homeowners in Matata say they have been threatened by their local council to accept "lowball" buyout offers or face being forced out.
Government needs to act in face of climate change - Tony Bonne
Whakatane District Mayor Tony Bonne says the Government needs to step up and help district councils, while admitting his council does not have enough money to pay Matata residents who live in a deadly… Video, Audio
