New ZealandOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
TravelSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandChina begins second military exercise in Tasman SeaChina notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.22 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fineMore than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle house blaze in KawerauFire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.19 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandHamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosisKezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChampions blow competition away at Tarawera UltraRotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.16 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctorPublic money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandCardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burialA desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.11 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assaultThe pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after BoP crashThe crash happened at intersection of SH30 and Thornton Rd.23 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crashA rescue helicopter was sent to the scene.23 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in BoP house fireFire and Emergency received a call to the Arawa Rd fire around 4pm. 20 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from burning house in WhakatāneFive fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.20 Jan 05:15 AM
New ZealandHow surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.18 Jan 07:04 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandAsh raises aviation code at Whakaari/White IslandActivity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.13 Jan 03:36 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead in water after fleeing officers at Ōhope BeachThe circumstances leading to the death of Hikato Maaka, a father of five, remain murky. 31 Dec 03:23 AM
