Regional News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
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International Rally Stars Set to Take on Bay of Plenty Roads
Whakatāne and Kawerau will be at the centre of New Zealand’s rally scene this weekend as international drivers join the country’s leading competitors for the final round of the 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship.
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1814 to Headline New Whakatāne Reggae and Seafood Festival
Whakatāne will host a new reggae and seafood festival next summer, with organisers hoping the event will become an annual fixture for the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
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Whakaari Eruptions Continue as Alert Level Remains at 3
Minor eruptive activity continues at Whakaari/White Island, with scientists warning that more explosive eruptions could occur with little or no warning.
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Police Appeal for Information Following Kawerau Homicide
Police are appealing for information following the death of a woman in Kawerau over the weekend, with investigators seeking sightings of a silver Mitsubishi Lancer.
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