New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issuesKawerau mayor believes infrastructure isn't the issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandKawerau residents boiling water for next three days at leastThe first retest results have come back clear today.04 Jan 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't getJesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.25 Nov 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby SevensStraight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruitThe All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.16 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandTemperatures continue to soar after near-record-breaking weekendKawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.04 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandSpring heatwave continues today in eastern NZUnseasonably hot weather persists today.03 Nov 06:43 PM
CrimeArmed robbers storm dairy for second timeOffenders entered the Galway Street dairy about 8.15pm last night23 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandFor sale: Judge orders assets of Mob president to be sold before meth trialJudge orders sale of gang president's $90,000 truck but not his 'relatively rare' car.14 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom NZ's Next Top Model to charity workerDanielle Hayes announces retirement from New Zealand Fashion Week.19 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandAnswers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral homeFamily of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.12 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe new hottest place to buy - it might surprise youHome values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe key players of Ihumātao land struggleThe occupation is unlikely to end soon.30 Jul 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbySemis set for Tai Mitchell competitionThe Tai Mitchell rugby tournament enters semi-final phase on Saturday05 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandMan, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuitMan pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.28 Jun 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Tragic accident' leaves two dead, calls for barrier arms on rail crossingDeceased believed to work in the kiwifruit industry.19 Jun 05:38 PM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandHe used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to seaThe fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.17 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandLeft behind: School survey finds gulf in kids' internet access at homeA survey has found a huge digital divide between schoolchildren in rich and poor areas.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quitThere's always hope if you've got good support from clean people, say recovering addicts.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFighting the Demon: Red truck a symbol of everything wrong in KawerauAround 600 people were smoking meth in the town of 6000, say police.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandP babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.10 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZPower, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.09 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to Kawerau crashPolice are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a man near Kawerau.27 Apr 06:16 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on SH34, Kawerau Rd West between SH30 and Kawerau.26 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers fleeA major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today14 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released todayA joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 50 earthquakes recorded near KawerauThe largest was a magnitude of 3.7.12 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandMum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby deadLacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.12 Mar 04:18 AM
