New ZealandStrong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for CoromandelStrong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.02 Jul 06:48 PM
New ZealandBody down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnappingA homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.27 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justiceThe 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.21 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgraceOpinion: The law-abiding citizens caught up in the disruption deserve better.19 Jun 10:28 PM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in ŌpōtikiHundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 08:09 PM
New ZealandPM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in WhakatāneMongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandŌpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge driversMongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.14 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in ŌpōtikiCPR was performed but the man died of his injuries.10 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandArrests over Whakatāne man's deathThe charges include kidnapping and aggravated robbery.07 Jun 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for someA total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.07 Jun 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'07 Jun 02:36 AM
CrimeSadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appealCalebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandLead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after body found down bankPolice have cordoned off the scene at Matahi Valley Rd in Eastern Bay of Plenty.02 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandOne arrested after Rotorua charity's missing trailer foundThe person is due to appear in Whakatane District Court next week.31 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandDog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'31 May 01:03 AM
New ZealandGNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island chargeMeanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.30 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandWeather wipes out last remaining sensors on WhakaariGeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.23 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandMan injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launchedMan was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.22 May 10:48 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in crash near MatatāState Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.21 May 12:48 AM
New Zealand64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car parkThe 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.20 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandTiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken awayWhen Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.20 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandInjury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in parkThe man was found in the early hours of this morning.18 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandBoP weather: Caution urged after further slipsThe region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.11 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandBoP road information, latest rainfall amountsThe region is in clean up mode after days of rain.10 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandBoP highway reopened after slips and floodingWaimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.04 May 07:21 PM
New ZealandWatch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air''Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'03 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandLive: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnightThe Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.03 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandLive: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning levelA tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.02 May 08:04 PM
TravelIn kiwi footsteps: The best family-friendly walks in the 'kiwi capital of the world'How to take the family on a search for kiwi in the coastal township of Whakatāne.02 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrap up nice and warm': Cold snap on the way for Anzac DayOvernight temperatures of 7C in Tauranga and 2C in Rotorua are expected.24 Apr 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in RotoruaA Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.19 Apr 07:00 PM
