New ZealandKawerau residents told discoloured water is 'safe to drink'The mayor says the problems are due to chlorine, and they are 'not happy about it'.26 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransackedBurglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.26 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne arrested in Kawerau meth raidMethamphetamine, utensils, equipment, a firearm and $4000 cash was recovered.12 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.07 Dec 11:00 PM
KahuEditorial: Mike King delivers message every student should hearFormer comic puts on another great show, this time talking to students about mental health03 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandTravelling goat sparks police reminderSafer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.19 Oct 10:29 AM
New ZealandFamily say timber yard death 'brought us together'A woman who died at a Kawerau timber yard is remembered for her friends and huge smile.16 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died at Kawerau sawmillThe death had been referred to the Coroner and Worksafe would be investigating.08 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in bus crash in Africa beloved school teacherJoanne Joss, of Kawerau, is the Kiwi killed in a bus crash in Africa last week.05 Oct 10:25 AM
New ZealandKawerau retirement plan dashed after tenants trash homeShe ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.28 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandKawerau comes together to find lost childHundreds of people turned up to search for a young Kawerau girl on Wednesday night.27 Sep 07:29 PM
New ZealandMissing Kawerau girl foundGirl followed a friend home and feigned leaving before hanging out in a bedroom.26 Sep 06:48 PM
New ZealandSearch on for 7-year-old Kawerau girlThe young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.26 Sep 10:27 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raids: Stolen cars, arrests and 26 firearmsPolice target those alleged to have taken over the drug trade in town after major raids.19 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raids: More arrests in police crackdownNew raids as national organised crime detectives monitor new players in town's drug trade.18 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandHorse dies, pair hurt in Kawerau collisionThe horse died at the scene, say police05 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandNZ's highest average rates - againThis district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.04 Sep 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Bear bait' - Kiwi kayaker paddles for life as grizzly gives chaseJono Smith was almost bear bait after the Kiwi kayaker was chased down by a grizzly bear.21 Jul 03:51 AM
New ZealandKawerau siege: IPCA slams 'highly flawed' police tacticsAOS officers should never have gone into house which triggered 22-hour siege, says IPCA.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandFlood watch as king tides meet big swellsRoads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe humble town with New Zealand's hottest property marketHome values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.12 Jul 08:29 PM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in riverPolice are speaking to a person of interest.01 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandHunter rescued seven hours after 15m fallEfforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandGang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambushGang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.23 Jun 02:31 AM
BusinessTauranga houses reach record $660,000 medianA total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.17 Jun 06:02 PM
New ZealandRaids on 'drug-lords': More cars seized1955 Ford Customline car seized by police as they seek 'dodgy assets'.14 Jun 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangstersHe called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.13 Jun 06:52 AM
New ZealandKawerau resident: 'It was really scary'A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.05 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandKawerau crash victim namedPolice have released the name of the man who died in the crash in Kawerau on May 11.14 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandOne man dead after police pursuit in KawerauOfficers attempted to stop the vehicle after it was seen travelling at high speed.10 May 08:49 PM
LifestyleShocking death of 10-year-old inspires movieMy Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug raid accused refuses to enter prison video boothA further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.28 Apr 01:13 AM
VideoLocal Focus: A show of unity in EdgecumbeEdgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 floodEdgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Apr 06:02 AM