New ZealandCoroner: Forestry worker not to blame for his deathA coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua 30 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandMotorcycle crash victim namedPolice have named the motorcyclist who died in a crash near Te Kaha on Saturday. He was 38 year-old Don Henry Turei Junior from 27 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in suspicious crashPolice say a crash near Te Kaha that killed a motorcyclist is being treated as suspicious. The crash occurred on State Highway 35 27 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandMurder charge after domestic disputeA woman is dead and a man is charged with her murder after an incident in Opotiki last night.22 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandEarthquake near White Island felt throughout NZA weak earthquake which hit near White Island this morning has been felt throughout the North Island. The 4.7 quake was recorded 22 Nov 08:49 PM
New ZealandBOP road reopened after slipUPDATE: State Highway 35 has reopened between Maraenui and Omaio, following an earlier slip on the western side of the Motu Bridge. Contractors 15 Nov 11:10 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandCold front brings a cooler weekendThe wet and windy spring weather looks set to continue but the warm summery temperatures are coming to an end this weekend.11 Nov 05:58 PM
WorldDreamworld scraps killer rideDreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.08 Nov 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Fences ripped straight out of the ground'A mini tornado ripped through Ohope Beach, uprooting trees and damaging properties.07 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandOne dead in fiery Opotiki crashOne person is dead and another seriously injured after two cars collided in Opotiki last night.03 Nov 08:30 AM
New Zealand'Impossible to imagine world without her'Kiwi Dreamworld victim Cindy Low's distraught family have spoken of their loss for the first time.02 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandKiwi Dreamworld victim to be farewelledKiwi Dreamworld victim Cindy Low will be farewelled in New South Wales tomorrow.01 Nov 06:59 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Pedal power for safe trail to GisborneThe Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer 'coast to coast' ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandBoy star needs two years to recover from car-crash blackoutActor James Rolleston remembers nothing from four days before the crash that almost took his life.30 Oct 06:45 PM
BusinessWatch: Tanatana Wharemate wins architecture awardMartin Rakuraku, the chairman of Tanatana Marae in the Bay of Plenty, explains why the new marae building looks like it does. The building has just won a top architectural awardWatch28 Oct 11:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
WorldDreamworld: Kids' survival 'an act of God'Amid the horror, the survival of two young children was so remarkable that even hardened police put it down to a miracle.26 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandGrieving family mourn 'gentle soul'Family members of the Kiwi woman killed at Dreamworld have rushed to the Gold Coast to support her grieving husband and two young children.26 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandDreamworld: Park will reopen on FridayDreamworld is set to reopen on Friday after a horror accident killed four people on one of the theme park's rides.26 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandSon the last person to see Kiwi mum aliveA Kiwi woman's 10-year-old son watched her die in a horrific accident at a Gold Coast theme park.26 Oct 12:50 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch18 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandKawerau siege accused challenges court's authorityThe man accused of the Onepu police shootings heads faces trial but not before his yesterday delivered a fired-up challenge to the 13 Oct 12:35 AM
New Zealand$9m redevelopment for Bay collegeAround $9 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Edgecumbe College in the Bay of Plenty, Education Minister Hekia Parata 12 Oct 10:47 PM
EntertainmentKiwi gets X Factor judge hot and botheredTrojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.12 Oct 09:30 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.12 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch12 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki's spring pollinating bees under threatOpotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 01:16 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor "it was marketing"Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.09 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor survives close callTony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandBonne, Forbes win Whakatane and OpotikiIncumbent mayor Tony Bonne looks to have regained his position.08 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandEye-witnesses sought after balcony fallPolice want eyewitnesses to come forward after a man fell from a Whakatane hotel balcony onto a footpath at the weekend.04 Oct 08:48 PM
