Whakatane
NZTA says people should continue to be cautious on roads
The NZ Transport Agency Waikato/Bay of Plenty Highways Manager is Niclas Johansson is urging drivers to take care. He says it looks like a good day to travel but the network is under a lot of pressure… Audio
Newborns among people who sheltered with Red Cross
Katie Hogg a disaster volunteer from Red Cross says some newborns were among the 135 people who spent the night at the centre in Whakatane. She says "it was pretty busy." Audio
A busy night at the Whakatane Civil Defence centre
Our reporter Adriana Weber is at the Whakatane Civil Defence centre where 135 people spent the night. She says the sun has come out and spirits are pretty high this morning. Audio
Whakatane mayor Tony Bonne warns locals to prepare
Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne joins Checkpoint live. Audio
One dead in Whakatane crash
A person has died and another is in a serious condition after a two-car crash on State Highway 30, near Whakatane, St John Ambulance says.
Joe Harawira, haka judge
Joe Harawira talks about his life in kapahaka and his judging role at Te Matatini. Video, Audio
Arrest in Whakatane berry farm shooting
A man has been arrested over the shooting at a cafe in Whakatane.
12 arrested after shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral
Police have arrested 12 people following a gang shooting in Whakatane earlier this month.
Man in Whakatane threatened by three men with shotgun
Police in Whakatane are appealing for information after a man was threatened by three men with a shotgun on Tuesday night.
Regional Snapshot - Whakatane
The Regional Spotlight falls on Whakatane. The Weekend checks in with Ngati Awa iwi radio station Tumeke FM, which covers Whakatane, west to Tauranga, out east towards Te Whanau Apanui, south towards… Audio
Magnificent Murphy's camp
Just west of Matata on the sweeping Bay of Plenty coastline you'll find an old-fashioned Kiwi camping ground that's been in the same family for 51 years. Audio, Gallery
Kawerau siege - man in custody
A stand-off with police and a gunman near Kawerau has ended without incident. Audio
Former police negotiator reacts to Kawerau siege
Lance Burdett is a former national advisor to police negotiation teams, and was involved in the 2009 siege in Napier. Audio
Kawerau mayor reacts to Police standoff
The police standoff with a gunman in a rural house near Kawerau is still ongoing. Audio
Latest developments from Kawerau police cordon
Our reporter Edward Gay is at the police cordon. He's on the line. Audio
Major Police operation underway in Bay of Plenty
We spoke to Police Commissioner Mike Bush a few minutes ago -- he confirmed the offender is still in the house. Audio
Armed man still holed up in rural property near Kawerau
The armed man who shot and wounded four police officers yesterday morning is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau. Audio
Armed man holed up in rural property near Kawerau
The armed man who shot and wounded four police officers yesterday morning is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau. Audio
Locals near Kawerau siege told to stay inside locked homes
An armed man is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau after shooting and wounding four police officers. Audio
