New ZealandSeries of earthquakes rattle Bay residentsTwo earthquakes struck within a minute of each other this evening.31 Oct 07:43 AM
New ZealandToddler found hidden under blanket beside dead motherHarrowing discovery of 19-month-old girl hiding under blanket next to beaten, dead mother.31 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandAccused killer claimed victim 'sleeping'Baby found in same room as mother beaten to death.30 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes near White Island overnightGeoNet reported the five small to moderate sized earthquakes late last night.29 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandStormwater systems vulnerable to climate changeReport warns 'increasingly severe risk' more NZ areas will suffer the fate of Edgecumbe.26 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watch: Soggy and thundery Labour DayDriving back from the bach today? You could be in for a wild ride.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTerror raids: Tame Iti says 'let it go'Ten years after his arrest as a 'terrorist', Tame Iti talks Tuhoe and how he 'let it go'.13 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTerror raids: Rangi Kemara 'screaming into the void'Ten years after the terror raids, the 'armourer' talks about 'screaming into the void'.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree investigations into train fatalityPolice, KiwiRail and transport officials are evidence-collecting at Lambert Rd.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver who died at railway crossing namedThe name of the man who died at a railway crossing on Friday has been named.07 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandKawerau train crash victim a Waste Management driverPolice have received reports of a crash between a truck and train.06 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandFleet deaths: Five appear in courtThose charged relating to the deaths of James and Raymond Fleet appear in court.03 Oct 10:11 PM
EmploymentPainter sworn at by boss then fired gets $22kThe painter and his boss engaged in a heated argument before he was abruptly fired.01 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe still recovering after April floodSix months after the Edgecumbe flood and 20 families are back home.29 Sep 06:54 PM
New ZealandFake passports being made in WhakataneFake passports have been used to buy goods through finance companies.27 Sep 11:58 PM
New ZealandRebuilt Edgecumbe home hit by vandalsEdgecumbe home rebuilt after floods needs repair after holes were punched in the walls27 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi film Waru gets standing ovation in TorontoWhakatane's Ainsley Gardiner talks about Waru, a NZ film focusing on child abuse.25 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup heading to EdgecumbeThe America's Cup is coming to town during the upcoming September school holidays.24 Sep 03:00 PM
New ZealandTolley begins her fifth termNational's Anne Tolley begins her fifth term as East Coast MP.24 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandTears as Maori Party wiped from parliamentLabour's Tamati Coffey has won Waiariki from incumbent Te Ururoa Flavell.23 Sep 10:43 AM
New ZealandTrailer recovered with cache of stolen machineryTrailer part of large haul of stolen tools and machinery recovered last week.19 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandNorovirus outbreak at Whakatane HospitalA second hospital is dealing with highly contagious vomiting bug.18 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandLarge amount of stolen property found in WhakataneWhakatane police have found tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.14 Sep 02:18 AM
KahuPrincipal: Learning Māori makes you cleverStudents who learn in Māori do better in NCEA, even though they come from poorer families.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandGoogle Street View comes to White IslandPeople can now explore Whakaari online using Google Street View.13 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandPolice officer stops traffic for ducksA police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road13 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandChild hit by car after getting off school busA child crossing a road has escaped with minor injuries after he was hit by a car.12 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandCrown pardons Tuhoe prophet Rua KenanaThe family have fought for his pardon since the invasion of Maungapohuta.08 Sep 07:16 PM
New Zealand13-year-old driver in Rotoiti crash was fleeing policeA stolen car allegedly driven by a 13-year-old was involved in yesterday's Rotoiti crash.05 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandThree injured in crash, state highway closedThere's been a serious crash involving a truck and car near Taneatua this morning.31 Aug 06:52 PM
New ZealandBoy actor 'entitled to one mistake'Judge at Opotiki District Court delivers young actor's fate for causing crash.31 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandArrest follows shots fired at Whakatane gang funeralA man is behind bars after shots were fired in broad daylight during a funeral procession.30 Aug 08:25 PM
SportCarrington adds to legacy with four-medal haulLisa Carrington and her Kiwi kayakers have produced their best world champs performance.27 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer: Kidnapping allegations preposterousThe judge will sum up the case tomorrow before the jury considers its verdict.24 Aug 03:56 AM