New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle house blaze in Bay of PlentyThe house was fully engulfed when crews arrived.17 Aug 08:21 PM
New Zealand Human remains found at BoP beachPolice were alerted to the discovery at 11.50am.08 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumKahuOn The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas success06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikes17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'16 Jul 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow member03 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescueA horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.05 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandDaring rescue of horse tethered in floodwatersChase Gage borrowed his stepdaughter's horse to rescue a tethered horse stranded at times up to its neck in Waioweka River floodwaters. Video / Radio 1XX Newsroom; Georgina Hudson.Watch05 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandGisborne Herald delivery delayed due to major SH2 slipsSubscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.04 Jun 09:03 PM
New Zealand$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ll just keep going': 76yo school bus driver to mark 40 marathonsTe Arohanui Hira says it is 'the people' who keep him coming back each year.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandHunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is onA fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.14 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Spectacular fireball lights up night skyDavid Greig's camera recorded the fireball at 10.49pm on Wednesday night.13 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaintsThe council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.07 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandHomicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbingPolice said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.31 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
EntertainmentParalysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to successA hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki propertyIn the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.08 Jan 04:44 AM
New Zealand‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.05 Jan 10:20 PM
