New ZealandRed hat attack: Police probe gang-related assault in BoP CBDSenior Sergeant Cam Mackinnon says the assault shows a need for more CBD patrols.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWaka ama crew swamped by wake going over Whakatāne barThe crew lost an $800 steering blade and a $2000 Garmin GPS watch in the swamping.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen driver killed in crash while fleeing security guards during illegal hunting tripCoroner Ian Telford: 'Jacob’s death was preventable.'15 Feb 05:23 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in courtThe court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Entirely flawed': Regional councillors hit back at government reformsBay of Plenty councillors criticise government’s local reform, seek stronger Māori voice.12 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Keep a grab bag close': Bay braces for heavy rainOrange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.12 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandAll Stars comp teams welcomed as Hamilton gears up for NRL showcaseMya-Hill Moana returns for her fourth All Stars comp, but her first since becoming a mum.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Honest, kind and always there': Family remembers devoted dad after river searchDavid Roe went missing on January 23 while boating home in the Waioweka Gorge.11 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne rates rise stays at 9.4% as council opts to plug deficit over cutsSix of 11 councillors favour putting $1m into debt reduction and $700,000 aside.11 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandZero alcohol for all: BoP instructors welcome shake-up to licence systemLearner drivers under 25 must spend 12 months on a learner licence from 2027.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep hydrated': MetService issues heat alert for Waitangi weekend scorcherTemperatures as high as 30C are expected in Whakatāne and Napier.06 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandFeral felines force cat call limit in BOP coastal communityNeil Ericksen trapped seven cats in two weeks but the problem kept growing.06 Feb 03:00 AM
Entertainment'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a dayAnd why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.05 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhy stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problemLast year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop political advocate takes on Ōpihi case as land battle heads to courtThe 26.9ha Ōpihi Block is earmarked for a 240-lot housing development.04 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Give them space': DoC urges care around nesting birds and sealsNorthern NZ dotterels are found only here and remain ‘at risk – recovering’.02 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandTragedies, disasters: Earlier events revisitedAt least 11 other major Bay of Plenty events have left their scars since 1950.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoggy daycare with a cause: Raglan venture gives all profits to animals in needLatesha Hearth opened her first business at 12, buying and selling phones on TradeMe.29 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega storeMiles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
New Zealand‘Rare soul’: Dance community mourns girl missing after Mount Maunganui slipShe was a top junior hip hop dancer who competed at the 2022 Hip Hop Worlds in Arizona.25 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quitsHealth NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.25 Jan 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘Sorry is just a word’: The power of Rotorua’s restorative justice process'Everyone has their voice by the end of the meeting. Usually they end in a happy embrace.'24 Jan 05:03 PM
New ZealandBuildings red-stickered, many places still closed in Bay after delugeHighways, walking tracks, campgrounds: What's still closed in the battered Bay of Plenty.23 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after slip smashes into Pāpāmoa houseThe landslip came down on rural properties on Welcome Bay Rd.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New Zealand'Somebody had to do something': 'Mother of K Rd' honoured for decades of advocacyAt 73, Karen Ritchie has spent more than three decades fighting stigma and abuse.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay swaps hot start for cool, damp weekHeavy rain and strong winds are possible, but no thunderstorm risks are in place for HB.19 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandSlips close SH2 through Waioweka GorgeThere is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.15 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
