New Zealand‘Biggest walk-off’: Unions plan mass same-day strike across health and educationMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers are set to join the industrial action.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandConcrete truck seriously injures woman pedestrian in WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the centre of the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 9am.10 Oct 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can TikTok really fix New Zealand’s voter turnout problem?OPINION: Councils go viral to lure young voters to ballot box.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmaller Bay of Plenty districts lead in voter turnout'Embarrassing' dancing and more social media focus are among tactics used to boost voting.07 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling sonA Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.07 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We have people out there': Police recount moments after Whakaari blastThe Phoenix rescued 26 victims and returned ash-covered to Whakatāne Wharf.07 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
Herald NOWWhakatāne tornado: Local describes roof flying into paddockAwakeri resident Blake Hermansen recounts the moment a tornado ripped through his property.Watch05 Oct 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Saw my roof come off my shed': Tornado sweeps through rural Bay of Plenty communityFire crews are responding to property damage from a tornado on SH30.05 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, four others injured in crash near WhakatāneEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty.04 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disasterFamilies say New Zealand was unprepared despite Whakaari's known volatility.04 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in WhakatāneFamilies told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.03 Oct 01:38 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandSix injured, one critical after BoP highway crashOne person was flown to Tauranga in critical condition after the crash.02 Oct 05:58 PM
New ZealandWhat’s behind the mystery smell hanging over KawerauBay of Plenty Regional Council has fielded 41 odour complaints since Sept 21.30 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relativeAlmost six years after the eruption that killed 22, a coroner will examine what happened.29 Sep 11:21 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandMinister’s office briefed after woman allegedly murdered person inside car in Bay of PlentyA 34-year-old woman has appeared in Whakatāne District Court on murder charges.29 Sep 06:29 PM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after Matatā incidentOne person died at the scene, while another remains stable in hospital.28 Sep 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Great in theory': Principals back new trade subjects – if rollout is done rightPrincipals warn staffing and resources could limit the success of the Government's plans. 27 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman assisting police after person dies in Matatā road incidentTwo people were 'injured while in a vehicle' near Matatā, with one dying at the scene.27 Sep 06:36 PM
Kahu'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholarMore than 100 people travelled from Aotearoa to Britain to mark the occasion.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured, suspect in custody after incident inside moving vehicleOne person has been taken by ambulance to Whakatāne Hospital.27 Sep 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Muldoon decision destroyed hope of stable future for KiwisOPINION: Reserve Bank risk, earthquake risk, Gaza flotilla, praise for hospital care.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandBerry exciting! Julians marks 50 years with global crewPaul and Monica Julian take stock at their Whakatāne berry farm.24 Sep 01:17 AM
