New ZealandWild winds snap large palm tree in halfWild winds brought down a large palm tree at a Whakatane property early this morning, narrowly missing the house.13 Jul 07:51 AM
New ZealandSchool bars gang dad from campA Whakatane gang member is upset he has been told by his son's school he can no longer be a parent helper at his son's school camp.18 Jun 08:35 PM
New ZealandCop's taser use ruled 'excessive'A police officer used excessive force against a man who attempted to flee and resisted arrest, the police watchdog has ruled.12 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandRoads closed near Whakatane airportWhakatane residents do not need to be concerned for their safety, police say, as roads near the airport are closed for a manhunt.21 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandWhakatane tourists' attackers jailedFour of the five people charged with aggravated robbery for a Boxing Day attack on two German tourists in Whakatane have been sent to jail.16 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandBurglars throw chainsaw at policeBurglars who stole guns from a Whakatane property last night repeatedly rammed police cars and even threw a chainsaw at pursuing officers as they made their getaway.06 Apr 11:51 PM
TravelWhakatane: Double islands of charmVisiting Whakatane, Elisabeth Easther discovered two isles literally fizzing with fabulousness.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'We could have lost them all'A Kaitaia family were on their way to Gisborne to see if they could start a new life there when the car crashed into an oncoming truck, fatally injuring a 5-month-old baby.12 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandFather's frantic rescue bidA father frantically smashed car windows to get to his young children after the vehicle, which he had been following, crashed head-on with a truck.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrawl erupts outside Whakatane courtWhakatane police on district court duty abandoned their posts inside the Whakatane District Court after a brawl erupted on the street outside this morning.14 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandCollision leaves one dead in BOPA person is dead after the car they were driving collided with a tree before bursting into flames in Bay of Plenty this morning.04 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandSupport for beaten touristsA German couple beaten and robbed in their tent in Whakatane early this morning have received an "overwhelming'' number of offers of help.26 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandSilent vigil by missing boy's familyFamily of a boy missing after falling into the Whakatane River are holding a silent vigil on the river bank this morning.18 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with Whakatane stabbingA 27-year old woman will appear in the Whakatane District Court today facing charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a man was stabbed in Whakatane last night.17 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandNew Whakatane tsunami false alarmA false alarm that triggered Whakatane's tsunami warning system last night has prompted fears residents might ignore a genuine alert.02 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandBigger event could happen 'at any time'White Island has remained quiet overnight following yesterday's eruption, GeoNet says, but the activity could be part of a bigger sequence.20 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandWhite Island monitoredCivil Defence will monitor White Island (Whakari) following a small eruption which could be part of a sequence leading to a bigger event.20 Aug 08:11 AM
New ZealandEruption on White IslandWhite Island sightseers are being warned another eruption could occur "at any time with little or no warning''.20 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelWhakatane: Beachside blissThere are days and nights of plenty on a steamy weekend in New Zealand’s sunshine capital, writes Paul Rush.01 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandFatal crash a 'shocker' - coronerA crash that claimed the life of a Te Kaha man was a "shocker", a coroner says.24 Jun 02:21 AM
New ZealandLongley's family prepare for appealThe family of murdered teenager Emily Longley are preparing to return to London for her killer's appeal, hoping it will bring some closure to the nightmare.03 Apr 08:21 PM
New Zealand'Someone's got to be responsible'The grandmother of a toddler who suffered hypothermia after his CYF caregivers subjected him to cold showers wants to take legal action against the organisation.27 Mar 06:05 AM
New ZealandToddler recovering in Starship after near-drowningA 2-year-old boy who almost drowned in a hot pool continues to recover in hospital.26 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandCYF caregivers avoid jailTwo Child, Youth and Family caregivers have avoided jail, despite abusing a 2-year-old boy who was hospitalised with hypothermia after being subjected to cold showers.26 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandToddler found face down in hot poolA 2-year-old boy who nearly drowned at a Bay of Plenty hot pool yesterday was not supervised by adults, the facility's owner says.26 Mar 02:03 AM
