KahuTe Pāti Māori petitions to reinstate names - what's the Bay's?The petition calls for towns, cities, places and the country's names to be restored.14 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandAnother ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill JewellersPolice found the vehicle of interest a short time later.03 Sep 01:13 AM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: All defendants plead not guiltyTwenty-two people were killed and many others were seriously injured in the eruption.26 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Ash emission burst follows volcanic earthquakeGeonet says the volcanic alert level at Whakaari/White Island remains at two.24 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandSecond time around: Three small-town perspectives on lockdown 2.0Outside Auckland, lockdown was a distant memory. How is the rest of NZ second time around?19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington: 'I'm still in a bit of disbelief about what I achieved'The triple gold medalist is still in "a bit of disbelief" about what she has achieved.15 Aug 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBystander grappled knife-wielding patched mobster after robberyA Bay of Plenty man has been jailed for a spate of armed robberies in Ōpōtiki town centre.11 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMāori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildingsThe last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".04 Aug 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Very scary': Monster swells push charter boat passengers overboardThe Bandit almost capsized as it attempted to cross an unworkable bar.03 Aug 10:11 PM
New Zealand'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped upMichael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.03 Aug 10:00 PM
OlympicsTwo finals in one day: Carrington dominates in quest for another goldLisa Carrington has won through to the final in both the K1 200m and K2 500m.03 Aug 01:35 AM
OlympicsLive: Games over! Laurel Hubbard exits with three failed attemptsAll the New Zealand action from day 10 at the Tokyo Olympics.02 Aug 11:30 AM
OlympicsPaddling for history: Carrington shows why she's a hot gold medal favouriteCarrington blitzed the field in the K1 200m before for a second triumph in the K2 500m.02 Aug 04:20 AM
New Zealand'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statementPastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.30 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence alert: No tsunami threat, possible 'unpredictable surges' after 8.2 Pacific earthquakeAn 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula.29 Jul 04:37 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic': Man critical after caught between truck and wheelie binThe man was in critical condition when he was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.27 Jul 09:17 PM
Olympics'He can't move': Kiwi helps gold medallist in dramatic triathlon finishKiwi Hayden Wilde won bronze - and a lot of new fans with a classy post-race gesture.26 Jul 01:15 AM
OlympicsEcstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing clubWhile Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.25 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandMichael Hill Jewellers heist latest in string of ram-raids plaguing BayThe store had its front windows smashed and displays damaged.25 Jul 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Ugly cousin to Tauranga': Calls for airborne vaccination effort in Eastern BOPEastern BOP provider considers choppering Covid-19 vaccine to isolated communities21 Jul 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely unfair': Public funding for Whakaari companies shocks victims' lawyerLawyer representing some of the Australian families called payments "absolutely unfair".20 Jul 07:35 PM
TravelGO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife islandTuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old20 Jul 02:37 AM
PoliticsAct wants checks on gang members' benefitsStudies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLast goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflectFamiliar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.18 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandPlenty of jobs on the horizon for Eastern BOPThe PGF has poured about $200m into a dozen large projects in the region.08 Jul 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionParting words from a retiring teacherOpinion: 'In my early years as a teacher, we were trusted to work hard and plan well.'08 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandOhope Rd reopens after serious crashPolice were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.07 Jul 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasionOne PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.07 Jul 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRawiri Waititi: Tikanga does not discriminateOPINION: It is common practice to give koha when you visit someone, anyone07 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNZ's meth crisis: The rural towns bearing the bruntWastewater data obtained by the Herald provides a stark view of our national drug problem.05 Jul 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'I was incredibly scared': Kiri Allan on how cancer changed her lifeKiritapu Allan: Find your joy, whatever that is.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the walls of the dead paper mill and what it means for KawerauThe mill birthed an entire town, what happens now?03 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandKawerau paper mill closes amid questions on contaminationPaper mill closes amid questions about what contamination it leaves behind.30 Jun 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Emotional': Newspaper's final newsprint rolls off at closing millThe Whakatane Beacon's final roll of newsprint came off the production line on Monday29 Jun 10:28 PM
