Tony Bonne
Edgecumbe Evacuation
Police have been evacuating the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Edgecumbe where a river has breached its banks. A state of emergency has been declared while the police and volunteers are going… Audio
Entire BOP town evacuated due to flooding
Almost two-thousand people are being evacuated from the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Edgecumbe. A state of emergency has been declared while the police and volunteers going door-to-door to get people… Audio
Whakatane mayor relieved at textbook rescue of tourists
Transport safety investigators will today begin their work to determine the cause of yesterday's charter boat blaze off the coast of Whakatane. Audio
Blenheim swipes title of NZ's sunniest spot from Whakatane
Blenheim has finally taken the shine out of Whakatane's sun. Audio
Dog attacks
The mayor of Whakatane Tony Bonne joins the Panel to talk dangerous dogs, changing laws and banning breeds. Audio
Air Chathams to fly out of Whakatane, replacing Air NZ
Air Chathams planes will fly out of Whakatane, filling the gap left by Air New Zealand pulling out of the Bay of Plenty town. Audio
Air NZ axeing flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport
Air New Zealand is axeing all its flights to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport. Audio
Whakatane mayor would like some dog breeds banned
A seven-year-old girl remains in critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after suffering extensive injuries during a dog attack in the Bay of Plenty town of Murupara. Audio
Whakatane district mopping up after floods and slips
The Bay of Plenty region is mopping up after heavy rain that caused flooding, slips,and major delays for holiday traffic. Audio