New ZealandKawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' methMalcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.26 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandSocial worker team to tackle child abuseSpecialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDomestic dispute results in one injuryPolice were called to a Whakatane property after reports of a stabbing.21 Mar 08:36 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Men with machetes 'least of my problems' says former P addictFormer P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuTiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising Kiwi rugby star dies in FijiIsaia Vuki, 24, died in Fiji yesterday following a sudden illness.05 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandMan lay injured in drainage culvert overnightThe man was injured about 5pm Monday but was not discovered until early Tuesday morning.28 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandNine arrests follow Whakatane dairy robberiesWhakatane has been victim to a growing number of dairy robberies in the past few months.09 Feb 07:03 AM
New ZealandDairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offenderSuperette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.07 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandCase called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clashGang clash has high court sequel.07 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandSubmissions close on controversial water-bottling boostA controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.05 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandMeeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket listAt the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.24 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandMonolingual no more: kids lead the wayDiverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather woes to continue with more drizzle next weekThere will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.06 Jan 06:36 PM
New ZealandWoman dead after large tree falls on car in RotoruaStorm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.05 Jan 06:15 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorderPenny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch29 Dec 08:35 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorderPenny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously burned, man arrestedPolice are trying to work out how a woman, who is in a critical condition, was injured.23 Dec 08:14 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe residents welcome demolitionEdgecumbe families who used to own red-stickered homes are happy to see them go22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by XmasYoung dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.17 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandDirector of water bottling plant has yet another attemptThe latest proposal would see 18m litres of NZ water a day sent offshore.12 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandWhakatane District Council votes in favour of Maori wardsResolution passed that would enable the establishment of Maori wards.14 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested over Whakatane aggravated robberyThe 17-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested this afternoon.14 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandO'Connor says state should help those in needNew MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare10 Nov 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Vicious and unprovoked' dog attackA "vicious and unprovoked" dog attack has left a man with severe damage to his groin.27 Oct 04:36 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Support for the children of EdgecumbeEdgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch11 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Support for the children of EdgecumbeEdgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandThree investigations into train fatalityPolice, KiwiRail and transport officials are evidence-collecting at Lambert Rd.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine lives lost in horror weekendThe road toll includes a young couple in love, a mother and daughter and a teen boy.09 Oct 07:32 AM
New ZealandWhakatane truck driver's last clock-inThe truck driver killed in a collision with a train near Kawerau has been named.08 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver who died at railway crossing namedThe name of the man who died at a railway crossing on Friday has been named.07 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandSex, lies and videotape: The threesome attempt that ended in courtThe couple conspired to convince him to sleep with the woman - then suggested a threesome.05 Oct 11:56 PM