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
VideoLocal Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at councilEdgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Apr 07:36 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 06:40 PM
VideoLocal Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-floodFor Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch02 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessFinancial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmersFor Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Apr 09:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breachedEdgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand100 cannabis plants found in Matahina ForestTwo more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.28 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandInside the raids on the Mongrel MobPolice smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.27 Mar 04:44 AM