The Whakatāne river rāhui that was ignored this week has been lifted. Images emerged of commercial and recreational fishing crews carrying on as usual despite local council support. The government agency that overlooks fisheries says it lacks legal power to enforce rāhui.
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Seventeenth person dies in hospital following Whakaari eruption
Police have confirmed another person has died in Middlemore Hospital last night following the Whakaari, White Island eruption.
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NewsRecovery team has landed on Whakaari
Police have confirmed the recovery team undertaking the operation to remove bodies on Whakaari - White Island have landed on the island.
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Eight still missing following Whakaari eruption
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, alongside Whakatāne Mayor Judy Turner gave an update on the situation at Whakaari-White Island this morning.
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Whakatāne community opens arms to those affected by eruption
The Whakatāne community is rallying around to support all those involved. Whakatāne District Mayor Judy Turner says the council is working with Ngāti Awa and others to support those in need. Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa has also opened Te Mānuka Tutahi Marae and people are welcome to come and share and support one another.
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One fatality confirmed in Whakaari- White Island eruption
Police have confirmed one fatality following an eruption on Whakaari - White Island earlier today, and based on the information they have, they say it is likely there are others.
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Eruption at Whakaari- White Island
A massive plume can be seen following an eruption at Whakaari, also known as White Island in the Bay of Plenty.
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Former journalist feels stabbed in the back by election recount
A veteran Māori Journalist was reduced to tears after her controversial victory to a local body position has been challenged by the person she beat.
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Whale watching could boost tourism in Whakatāne
Snapshots from a drone have captured the first ever Southern Right Whale recorded to travel off the coast of Whakatāne.
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Awanuiārangi to launch te reo strategy
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is set to reveal their Ngā Parirau o te reo Māori strategy this month.
