New ZealandOne confirmed dead in Bay of Plenty crashPolice were called to the crash about 7.15am.14 Jun 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Not an easy decision': Whakaari/White Island trial venue decidedThe trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.12 Jun 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attackedA boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.08 Jun 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witnessThe incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.08 Jun 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.07 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGang pad fires: Killer Beez, Tribesmen war amps up with arson attempts, drive-by shootingThe feud between the gangs has spread south of Auckland.06 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'I am tough' - White Island volcano survivor removes mask for first timeShe suffered severe burns to 70% of her body. Now her mask is off for the first time.05 Jun 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'02 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandAppeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spreeThree separate incidents involved three victims.02 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandGrandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up runPolice respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.01 Jun 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Like a massive explosion': Mother describes horror crash"The impact from the accident was immense."01 Jun 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to ChristchurchStacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.31 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries in SH2 motorcycle crashPolice were called to the scene about 5.15am.30 May 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway rememberedRichard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.27 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyerThe plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandImpounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral processionThe procession followed a tangi for a senior member.17 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandGang funeral procession: Witness 'scared' and 'angry', police issue finesPolice were monitoring the procession.16 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandBlack Power members storm Whakatane streetsBlack Power members have driven through the central streets of Whakatane as part of a procession following a tangi for a senior member. Video / SuppliedWatch16 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 quakes: Swarm rocks Bay of PlentySeveral earthquakes have been felt by people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this morning08 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandTāneatua tragedy: Police rule out potential crash factorInvestigations into the crash on Taneatua are ongoing.04 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari caseWorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.03 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandNames of four dead in Tāneatua crash releasedThree adults and one infant were killed after a crash in a small town south of Whakatāne.03 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandTeacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against treesA teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.02 May 07:41 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed fourThe crash has rocked the small communities involved.02 May 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fishermanA rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.29 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandFisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'22 Apr 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Still hope': Chilly bin find brings mixed emotions for missing fisherman's niece"This is just the beginning of him coming back to his home on land."21 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandPair charged after being found hunting near KawerauThe men were found hunting on Tui Glen Farm on Wednesday.21 Apr 07:56 PM
New ZealandMissing fisherman Jason Kauta: Chilly bin found washed up on islandThe bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.21 Apr 07:48 AM
New ZealandHow hidden seismic cues could tip off the next big blowCould hidden seismic signals be the key to predicting New Zealand's next big eruption?20 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Bay of Plenty fisherman to resume todayWhile several items were reported to police today, none were relevant to the search.20 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMissing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be foundPolice reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.19 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandTown takes $1m rates hit after mill closesThe rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.19 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandFamily of missing Ōpōtiki fisherman appeals for sightingsPolice call for members of the public to report any sightings of items of interest.19 Apr 03:07 AM
