New ZealandWoman killed in shooting was grandmotherFatally shot woman was a mother-of-four and grandmother from Whakatane.01 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Terrifying twister scatters building debrisAnother 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.20 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Terrifying twister scatters building debrisAnother 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.20 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHopes for ill Whakatane girl, 11, to be home in two weeksIt's hoped Whakatane girl Alyssa Ledbetter will be home from the US in about two weeks.13 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandEx-cop loses grievance appeal after cell bashing trialDaniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.10 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandPolice push for social worker team for child protection'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.03 Aug 05:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in ŌpōtikiReducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandNew Anzac memorial honours Kiwi heroesWords of Kiwi soldier can be heard at memorial at Maryborough, Queensland.22 Jul 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Not one dreamed of leaving his post'Heroic efforts of Kiwi troops at Gallipoli honoured in new Anzac memorial.19 Jul 09:41 PM
New ZealandCouple urges others to rid their towns of P pipesDiscount stores pull meth pipes after approach by Moerewa couple18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandReports of thick fog at site where car and train collidedThe collision happened just before 8.30am and a person was seriously injured in the crash.16 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandMixed bag of verdicts for gang trial in RotoruaThe jury has returned verdicts for gang members on trial in Rotorua.12 Jul 06:44 AM
New ZealandPatch snatch the root of animosity between gangs, Rotorua court hearsA gang patch was at the centre of gang hostilities in Whakatāne, a jury has heard.09 Jul 04:30 AM
SportLocal Focus: Roller derby maidens meet their matchBay City Rollers Vs Death Stars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jul 06:29 PM
New ZealandJury released for the day in gang trialA jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.03 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandBlack Power gang trial enters second weekSix gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.02 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in riverPolice are speaking to a person of interest.01 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandReports of person and child in lake sparks police calloutA young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.01 Jul 06:48 AM
New ZealandHorse hit by car near WhakatāneA police spokesman said a collision between a car and horse was reported at 1.53am.27 Jun 07:43 PM
New ZealandTrial under way for shooting at gang funeralSenior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.26 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandTrial over gang shootout beginsA trial over gang members' shooting at a Mongrel Mob funeral began today.25 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandGang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambushGang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.23 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandGang member jailed for funeral confrontationSequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.21 Jun 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangstersHe called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.13 Jun 06:52 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near WhakatanePolice are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.10 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandMotorist critical after single-car crash near WhakatanePart of Taneatua Rd is closed following the single car serious crash09 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandKawerau resident: 'It was really scary'A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.05 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandMan hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hoursA hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.26 May 02:37 AM
New Zealand100 lightning strikes in BayA thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am24 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandMan admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral processionShots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.22 May 06:49 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North IslandHeavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.12 May 09:08 AM
New ZealandGyrocopter crash at Whakatane AirportFire and Emergency NZ are currently responding to the crash.11 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman seriously hurt after falling from horseInjured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.06 May 06:53 PM
New ZealandDrug raid accused refuses to enter prison video boothA further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.28 Apr 01:13 AM
