New ZealandWeather dial starting to crank over 30CAuckland could see one of its hottest days in years.28 Jan 10:02 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fallWoman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.17 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandMissing trampers found safe in Eastern Bay of PlentyFour people did not return from a tramp in Waioeka near Ōpōtiki last night.15 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandCyclist in Ōhope crash dies from injuriesPolice say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.15 Jan 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sightingA Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.14 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandCyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with carBeach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.13 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandSixteen deaths from adverse and mental health eventsFourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter collapses while battling large scrub fireA firefighter collapsed of exhaustion battling a scrub fire near Tawera this afternoon.13 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after car rolls near KawerauA car has rolled on State Highway 30 at Rotoma and there a reports a person is trapped.11 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandElephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper waterMomoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandCosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchersA cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.05 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandMomoa the elephant seal still drawing a crowdMomoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne and is enjoying the crowds03 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandElephant seal draws Whakatāne crowdsAn elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.28 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransackedBurglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.26 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandChristmas rain, but it's getting betterToday is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice treating Taneatua station fire as suspiciousPolice are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.18 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand$25m announced for Eastern BayMore than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty13 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'If I can't have her no one will' - killer's words days earlierFlint Wallace told friends before the shooting that if he couldn't have her, no one would.13 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane vigil unites sorrow of two fathersDad of murder victim Emily Longley pays respects to slain British backpacker.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for Bay of PlentyA severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.11 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandNewly installed bronze kiwi statues damagedA bronze kiwi statue, part of Whakatāne's new Kiwi Wandering Trail, has been damaged.08 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne mayor won't seek re-electionWhakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.03 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandHistoric Ōpōtiki death now treated as homicidePolice are now treating a death of an Ōpōtiki man in 2016 as a homicide.03 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandWhite Island's crater lake could soon overflowWhite Island's rising crater lake could overflow midway through next year, scientists say.29 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries in crash involving tractorCrash between a tractor and a car near Matata in the Bay of Plenty tonight.29 Nov 06:34 AM
New ZealandDHB takes midwife union dispute to ERAThe two parties are embroiled in a long-running pay dispute29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandStellar line-up for Kawerau Christmas in the ParkKawerau Christmas in the Park have revealed this years stellar line up.29 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandA troubled life and 'absolutely preventable' deathIt's been 2 years since a toddler watched her mum beaten to death. This is Marie's story.22 Nov 08:51 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'21 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandSolar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniestPupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.21 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after crash victim diesThe victim was hit by a car in Howell Rd on Monday November 12.19 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ diversDivers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.13 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandLucky Lotto winner takes home $12.5 millionThe ticket was sold in Taranaki.10 Nov 07:48 AM
