New ZealandSchool tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lessonEthan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.26 May 03:34 AM
New ZealandPolice warn community after 'suspicious' man approaches multiple womenKawerau police are making inquiries, particularly in the areas surrounding Stoneham Walk.25 May 07:43 AM
New ZealandArrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of PlentyPolice were not ruling out further arrests.16 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks earlyThe service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.06 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandKawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessedMayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.21 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeksHundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.19 Mar 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thingDemand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.14 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Don't put it off': Cancer survivor's message as low screening rates in Bay revealedKeitha Wineti-Guttill had no breast cancer symptoms, but was diagnosed in June 202025 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not allThe officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.06 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATMPolice have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.05 Sep 11:34 PM
BusinessToilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages feltKawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.01 Sep 05:58 PM
New ZealandLocked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strikeThe company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.29 Aug 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Either we give in... or we put up a fight': Locked-out mill workers speak outThere are 145 staff in their third week without pay.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented': 145 mill workers locked out without pay for two weeks'We've never been locked out', an employee of 22 years said.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandProperty, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raidsProperty and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.08 Jul 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patientsPatients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.14 Jun 06:23 AM
New ZealandAppeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spreeThree separate incidents involved three victims.02 Jun 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come fromLocal politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.06 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandTown takes $1m rates hit after mill closesThe rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.19 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandNZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this weekMore than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.02 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandFined: Dairy company kept dumping wastewater despite warningsRegional council: The penalty serves as a reminder to others about following the rules.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewaterWaiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFuel prices and cost of living: What does it mean for rural Māori communities?Kawerau workers expect to spend a lot of their income just to get to and from work.15 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman sentenced after driving dangerously, killing boyfriendSimon Littlefair was thrown from a moving vehicle, landing on his head.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhen you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answeredThe differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhy one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilitiesCouncil chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau records first Delta caseThe case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.27 Nov 07:38 AM
New ZealandDerelict landbanked houses 'a travesty', mayor says'There must be about 150 that are just lying idle, rotting into the ground.'23 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandEastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrestsFive search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.18 Nov 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Family mourn Kawerau mum, murder-accused's identity suppressedA 20-year-old man accused of murdering a Kawerau woman has interim name suppression.27 Sep 02:32 AM
