New ZealandSiege survivor has bullet in brainA bullet ricocheted into Constable Regan Mauheni's skull and left shrapnel in his brain.25 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandKawerau siege shooter found guiltyRhys Warren found guilty of shooting at four officers during a siege near Kawerau.24 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandJury's question in Kawerau siege trialJury in Rhys Warren trial has asked to deliver its verdict with a majority decision.23 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandHero cop's phone call to end siegeThere was one police officer Rhys Warren trusted as he holed up in a Onepu house.23 Mar 01:43 AM
Kahu'I thought I was going to die'Kawerau siege trial: Rhys Warren tells court he thought armed intruders were after him.21 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandKawerau siege: 'A hail of bullets'An Armed Offenders Squad officer has described a hail of bullets as he attempted to rescue an officer shot in the head during last year's siege near Kawerau.13 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandDetective grilled in Kawerau siege trialA detective has been grilled by a defendant over what he was doing at a Bay of Plenty property on the day of an alleged shootout that left four police offers injured last year.08 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandFirst witness gives evidence in Kawerau siege trialThe alleged gunman at the centre of the Kawerau siege has been told to sit down during his opening statement because his comments were not appropriate.07 Mar 01:38 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane Mayor says decline prediction doesn't mirror realityWhakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Mar 09:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor says Kawerau won't become a ghost town under his watchKawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Mar 08:34 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Mayor says Kawerau won't become a ghost town under his watchKawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Mar 08:34 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in KawerauKawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.17 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandArrests after shots fired at gang tangiMultiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.17 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandGang brawl during funeral processionA brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.13 Jan 07:40 PM
PropertyRotorua's soaring suburbsMedian property values in Mangakakahi and Utuhina have jumped 30.3 per cent, with Fairy Springs and Western Heights close behind04 Dec 07:54 PM
BusinessIs this NZ's newest property hot-spot?House values in this area have risen almost 50 per cent in the past year.06 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Impossible to imagine world without her'Kiwi Dreamworld victim Cindy Low's distraught family have spoken of their loss for the first time.02 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandDreamworld tragedy too much for familyThe grandmother of the Kiwi woman killed in a tragic accident at Dreamworld is avoiding television reports on the horrific accident.27 Oct 05:13 AM
New ZealandGrieving family mourn 'gentle soul'Family members of the Kiwi woman killed at Dreamworld have rushed to the Gold Coast to support her grieving husband and two young children.26 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandSon the last person to see Kiwi mum aliveA Kiwi woman's 10-year-old son watched her die in a horrific accident at a Gold Coast theme park.26 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandRebooting regions in Auckland's shadowAs all the jobs and big-smoke buzz centres on Auckland, the regions are trying to find a way to carry on, writes Russell Blackstock.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori schools soar in popularityParents are insisting their tamariki get a Maori education and immersion schools are feeling the pressure.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandHero police acted 'in dangerous situation'Name suppression has been lifted on four police officers who received gunshot injuries in a Bay of Plenty stand-off.29 Jul 04:35 AM
New ZealandKawerau siege: Accused to stand trialThe Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.14 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandSiege: Officer discharged from hospitalA police officer shot in the hand during a 22-hour stand-off in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday has been discharged from hospital.11 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandSuspicious death: Teen charged with murderA teenager has been charged with murder after the suspicious death of a 23-year-old man in Kawerau yesterday.02 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandFatal crash unleashes swarm of beesOne person has died and another been injured in a two-truck crash, which unleashed a swarm of bees, hindering emergency services attending the incident.26 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandHand broken in unprovoked attackThree men are facing assault charges after allegedly stabbing two people and breaking another man's hand in Kawerau on Friday.29 Jun 02:02 AM
TravelKia ora: KawerauThis geothermal beauty basks in the glory of its famous maunga, says Elisabeth Easther.05 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandAbandoned car eliminated from Mona Blades inquiryAn abandoned car found by a hunter in the Rangitaiki Forest has been eliminated from the Mona Blades inquiry.19 May 10:03 PM
