KahuCall to repurpose Whakatāne mill to prevent closure"The proposed mill closure is just a symptom of the wider issue."01 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandChild's ear almost severed after dog attackThe children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.24 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure loomsWhakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.24 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandProposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.23 Feb 07:48 PM
Business210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut downThe mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.23 Feb 06:24 AM
KahuBody found during search for man missing in Waikato RiverA body has been located in the search for a jet ski passenger who went missing .22 Feb 05:31 AM
New Zealand'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fireA building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.21 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikesPolice had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.20 Feb 02:46 AM
Kahu'No right to tear us from the land': Whanaungakore urupa at centre of resource clash"We have not severed our whakapapa to the land and we never will."16 Feb 09:29 PM
KahuTie debate: Mallard says he and Māori Party reached 'a truce'The Māori Party co-leader is allowed to speak after yesterday's dress code clash.10 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandChristmas Eve incident: Murder charge deniedWilson Wirihana, 35, who appeared in the Tauranga High Court today.09 Feb 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday townsThe number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and saddened': Massive fire devastates primary schoolEight classrooms reportedly destroyed in a major fire at a Whakatane school.05 Feb 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi woman told she cannot have her baby in managed isolationNicole Saunders says risk of mental trauma to her baby outweighs risk of catching Covid.01 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandLocal businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.30 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandSatellite images can warn of future eruptions - expertSatellites spotted part of Whakaari's crater collapsing in the days before the eruption.28 Jan 08:11 PM
KahuMāori Party won't go to Waitangi amid Covid-19 concernsParty's co-leaders say they will err on the side of caution after receiving iwi advice.28 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandResolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletterA councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.22 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
Business'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise'We have been well behind for some years.'19 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandFatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District CouncilMonster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.14 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to CabinetKiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBright spot! New Zealand's sunniest town revealedIt has been a hard-won battle.05 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandMan dies after 'jet-ski incident' in Bay of PlentyThe body of the man was found on January 2.05 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over death of man in KawerauA woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.01 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandTeen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandMatata residents' fight for their homes comes to an endAll Awatarariki residents bar one have now "reluctantly" signed settlement agreements.15 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next yearThe case will be heard in March next year.14 Dec 01:31 AM
KahuMāori health academy opens in WhakatāneIt's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.10 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari one year one: Survivor making huge stridesKelsey Waghorn says she has an incredible support system.09 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorationsToday marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.08 Dec 11:51 PM
