New ZealandRotorua man still missing after nine daysHe was last seen on State Highway 38.30 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandMurupara community reeling after four killed in horror crashThe crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne manThe family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.29 Jul 04:46 AM
New ZealandFamily 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.28 Jul 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from poolŌpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.24 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandLittle Waihi murder accused gets name suppressionMurder accused's identity has been suppressed.18 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residentsWe have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMatatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offerMajority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.17 Jul 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdyn OgleBeing pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you careBlack Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.14 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandSeven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in WhakatāneSeven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.11 Jul 04:33 AM
RugbyWhakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home gamesThe Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released11 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandMurupara ATM theft accused faces raft of chargesAccused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.10 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandFlooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rainAlthough the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.04 Jul 10:03 PM
EntertainmentKings' first nationwide tour includes TaurangaKings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour03 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne mayor quits for new real estate roleTony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jun 09:31 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estateTony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch26 Jun 09:23 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandHot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.18 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandHe used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to seaThe fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.17 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".11 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandFrustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.09 Jun 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that couldAirline filled in when others pulled out and is preparing for one of its biggest moves.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for MatatāMatata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwarm of almost 200 quakes rock White IslandA swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.25 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandGame of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next yearThe author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.23 May 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandGovernment announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the BayThe funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandInfant dies suddenly in WhakatāneThe death was reported to police at 11am today.01 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandCrash driver in serious condition after fleeing from policePolice attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.25 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowningA rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.23 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hope to meet toddler's familyWhakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.23 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandOne critical in BOP crashA critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.20 Apr 10:46 AM