New ZealandPerson injured in Ōpotiki crashPolice are at the scene of a crash involving a ute and a tractor near Ōpōtiki.02 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandInfant dies suddenly in WhakatāneThe death was reported to police at 11am today.01 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to Kawerau crashPolice are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a man near Kawerau.27 Apr 06:16 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on SH34, Kawerau Rd West between SH30 and Kawerau.26 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandCrash driver in serious condition after fleeing from policePolice attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.25 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandEastern Bay of Plenty fatal crash victim namedPolice can now name the man who died in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 35.24 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowningA rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.23 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandMoutohorā Island re-opened for tours after man's deathTours of Moutohorā Island had been suspended after a person was seriously injured.23 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hope to meet toddler's familyWhakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.23 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandEaster weekend crashes leave two criticalTwo people are fighting for their lives.20 Apr 05:55 PM
New ZealandOne critical in BOP crashA critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.20 Apr 10:46 AM
New ZealandFamily urged to take part in restorative justiceDavid Cox has pleaded guilty in relation to the deaths of three Rotorua Higgins workers.17 Apr 06:10 PM
New ZealandHorror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless drivingA man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers17 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandWhite Island's crater lake now less likely to overflowThe risk of an overflow at NZ's rowdiest volcano appears to have cooled, scientists say.16 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandWet weekend: Soggy Easter looming for manyThere will be at least one wet day for most places, although some may have two.16 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandSerious truck crash on State Highway 35The incident is believed to have taken place near the Opotiki area.16 Apr 03:02 AM
Tax1.6 million Kiwis set for tax refunds: Are you one of them?The Inland Revenue is shutting down its online services from Thursday for a week.14 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandSwimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beachEmmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".10 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandHunter missing in Te Urewera foundA police officer was flown into the national park to help with the search.10 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandTourist fatally injured on Moutohorā Island namedPolice have named the 73-year-old tourist09 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandTourist's fatal fall on Moutohorā (Whale) IslandTourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.08 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandBlaze 'totally destroys' Whakatāne homeWitnesses said within five minutes the house was destroyed02 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hopeThe town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after beating puppyCCTV footage showed the man beating the puppy for nine minutes.27 Mar 05:44 AM
New ZealandToddler found dead on tidal flats at Little Waihi named as police probe homicideThe 2-year-old's body was found on tidal flats in the close-knit town of Little Waihi27 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside courtA man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.25 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandJury deliberates over what role grandmother had before baby diedA jury is deliberating Donna Catherine Parangi part, if any, in a toddler's death.24 Mar 08:52 PM
RetailNew World Kawerau closed after fireA building in the heart of Kawerau's town centre has been saved from fire overnight.19 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandThe Chase: 'No quick fix' for pursuits and calls for ban on chasesPolice Association has welcomed a major review into pursuits.14 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandKids seen playing in car where baby Isaiah diedNeighbour sees car baby Isaiah Neil was trapped in with children playing inside it.14 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandMan charged after Whakatāne school lockdownCourt date next week for man charged after reports of a firearm being discharged.14 Mar 06:25 PM
New ZealandPolice pursuits on the risePolice pursuit data comes ahead of a joint review of pursuits released today.14 Mar 06:00 PM
