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09 Feb 2010 9:43 a.m.

Death shocks divers and boaties

The death of an Eastern Bay diver has shocked other divers and boaties in the region.

Wiremu Kingi died while diving near Tasman Reef on Sunday morning.

Nearby boaties heard the calls for help from the boat skipper and came to their assistance.

Paramedics from the Whakatane Rescue Vessel performed CPR for about 40 minutes but were unable to revive Mr Kingi.

Coastguard says while the incident's a tragedy, it shows how other boaties and water users are providing valuable help to each other.

The matter has been referred to the coroner.

10 Mar 2010 9:17 a.m.

There are calls for more information to be made available to Eastern Bay residents, about the possible side effects of a prescription pain killer.

10 Mar 2010 9:11 a.m.

Eastern Bay Police are warning residents in the region's rural centres, of an increase in burglaries.

10 Mar 2010 9:07 a.m.

The Eastern Bay's green waste is being heralded as a way to increase the speed of restoration of the Whakatane Landfill.

10 Mar 2010 9:04 a.m.

A third man allegedly involved in an Edgecumbe armed robbery, is expected to enter his plea.

10 Mar 2010 9:02 a.m.

An Eastern Bay butterfly expert believes the colourful insects are the key to unlocking facts about climate change.