New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in KawerauKawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.17 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandTwo injured during attempted armed robbery at Whakatane berry farmTwo women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo shot in Whakatane armed robberyTwo people have been shot in an attempted armed robbery at a berry farm in Whakatane.07 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Superbike racing runs in the familyA Whakatane father and his two sons are currently competing in the New Zealand Superbike Championships. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Feb 04:10 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Superbike racing runs in the familyA Whakatane father and his two sons are currently competing in the New Zealand Superbike Championships. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandGun held to dad's head by gang associatesPolice are investigating an incident where a member of the public was stopped by gang associates and a shotgun held to his head at Whakatane.30 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand12 arrests after gang related shootingsTwelve men have been arrested in relation to a gang clash on the streets of Whakatane, in which shots were fired and people scrambled for cover.27 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandGang ambush witness describes gunfire"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.18 Jan 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Who has a gun? Shoot back'Shocking footage of the moment shots were fired during a gang clash in Whakatane has emerged.18 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice seek footage of BoP gang clashPolice appeal for film of a funeral procession after shots were fired during a gang clash in Whakatane yesterday.17 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandGangs break 'universal rule' to not fightPolice arrested multiple people after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral procession going from Kawerau to Whakatane.17 Jan 04:20 PM
New ZealandArrests after shots fired at gang tangiMultiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.17 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandGang brawl during funeral processionA brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.13 Jan 07:40 PM
BusinessWould you like flies with that?Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.11 Jan 10:36 PM
New ZealandMan killed in New Year's Day crash namedMan died after a truck rolled on Thornton Rd in Whakatane on January 1.03 Jan 09:59 PM
New Zealand2016 road toll worst in six yearsBoth the holiday road toll and last year's entire toll are the worst they've been in years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck rollsOne person is dead after a truck rolled on Thornton Road in Whakatane about 12.30pm. The truck is believed to have hit another vehicle 01 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandChildren's hospital ward tested for methA report that someone may have used P in the toilets of Whakatane Hospital's paediatric ward a year ago resulted in a partial closure of the area.29 Dec 11:30 PM
KahuTaika Waititi donates bag of bloodThe Kiwi filmmaker has taken the time to roll up his sleeves and go on the bone marrow registry.29 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandBaby joy for cancer victim's familyNew daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal mobility scooter crash into riverAn elderly man has died after the mobility scooter he was driving went into a river in Whakatane today, police say.17 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandString of earthquakes rattle the countryA string of light earthquakes have hit several parts of the country since Seddon was rattled by a 4.7 magnitude quake last night.12 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandPepper-spraying of young girl an 'accident'A Whakatane police officer pepper sprayed a 10-year-old girl and her mother, but it was carelessness, rather than a deliberate act30 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Forestry worker not to blame for his deathA coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua 30 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandWoman's death 'painful and unnecessary'Ena Lai Dung died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, starved, dehydrated, neglected and in extreme pain. Today Cindy Taylor was sentenced for Ena's death.28 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Future of fishing hangs in the balanceThe Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.Watch27 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Opotiki murder in courtA man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a pregnant Opotiki woman last night.23 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandMan attacked with machete and steel pipeMan suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.22 Nov 05:26 PM
New ZealandBalcony fall victim remains criticalA man who fell from the first floor balcony of a hotel in Whakatane last month remains in a critical but stable condition.22 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandWhakatane men found 'bobbing' in seaTwo fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.15 Nov 11:34 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldDreamworld scraps killer rideDreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.08 Nov 08:23 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges culturesOpotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Nov 09:28 PM
