New ZealandKawerau's mill closure: Concern over fate of younger workersThe mill produced up to 150 tonnes of paper per year at its peak.29 Jun 09:48 PM
BusinessThe last days of the Norske Skog Tasman MillIn its 66-year history, the mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.29 Jun 05:19 AM
KahuLast few days at Kawerau millThe mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.25 Jun 08:00 PM
KahuTe Arawa iwi step closer to Treaty settlementNgāti Rangitihi is one step closer to a treaty settlement of more than $11 million.22 Jun 08:38 PM
New ZealandMan to appear in court in relation to burglary and pursuitThe burglary happened on Thursday morning.17 Jun 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'People can live well until they die': Hospices opt out of assisted dyingHospice's philosophy and aim is to neither hasten nor postpone death.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWho does what when Whaakari erupts? Review under way into responsibilitiesTwenty-two people died after the crater exploded in December 2019.10 Jun 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.10 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandShort burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White IslandA short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.09 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandInternational police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money launderingPolice are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.07 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandNurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strikePeople joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.07 Jun 06:33 PM
KahuReserve land returned to iwi, access issue must be resolvedTe Whanau-a-Apanui was elated and celebrated with applause and waiata.03 Jun 06:26 PM
KahuWhakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleasThe 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.02 Jun 08:32 PM
KahuWho's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.02 Jun 06:36 PM
KahuWhakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in courtCourt appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.02 Jun 06:22 PM
KahuWhakatāne school renames 'mufti' day due to cultural insensitivityA Whakatāne secondary school has renamed "mufti" day with a Māori term.01 Jun 10:40 PM
BusinessMore than 200 jobs saved! Region thrilled with mill sale, caution expressed"This is a welcome development for Whakatāne and the wider Bay of Plenty region."01 Jun 05:27 AM
BusinessWhakatāne Mill to continue operating after sale agreedConsortium of investors includes overseas and NZ buyers.31 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandA large earthquake is happening right now - but you can't feel itNo one can feel it, but a large - and very slow - quake is unfolding off NZ's East Coast.31 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandWhakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowdsWhakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.27 May 09:05 PM
New Zealand'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates ownersEwes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.26 May 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan pursues his stolen car then crashes into itInquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.23 May 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shootingKeeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.21 May 07:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne DistrictWhakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandCatch of the day: Monster fish caught off Kiwi coastMonster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.21 May 05:37 AM
KahuCheers, waiata, tears of relief: Whakatāne council votes for Māori wardsCheers, waiata, and tears of relief and joy flowed.20 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandYoungsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public poolBoys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.19 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospitalArdern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.14 May 08:17 PM
New ZealandTauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internetMany of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.14 May 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationFree school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students"This is going to be really amazing ..."12 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLandmark foreshore and seabed decision: what it meansThe Māori Party urges the Crown to resist any temptation to appeal the decision.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst snowfall of the year hits south, heavy rain watch for parts of North IslandUnsettled weather conditions are expected around the country today.11 May 08:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil cleans up, investigates plastic spill into Whakatāne RiverThe discharge of plastic particles was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell.11 May 07:29 PM
