KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.12 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki's spring pollinating bees under threatOpotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 01:16 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor "it was marketing"Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.09 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor survives close callTony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandBonne, Forbes win Whakatane and OpotikiIncumbent mayor Tony Bonne looks to have regained his position.08 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandTeen, 13, in joyride police chaseTwo Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.05 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandEye-witnesses sought after balcony fallPolice want eyewitnesses to come forward after a man fell from a Whakatane hotel balcony onto a footpath at the weekend.04 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Renegade yachtie speaks outWatch NZH Local Focus: Banned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic.27 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologeticBanned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on AirWatch27 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandBig aftershocks rattle East CoastAftershocks have continued to shake the North Island after it was hit by one of its biggest earthquakes in decades.02 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandRock fall warning after quakeThe New Zealand Transport Agency is asking motorists in the Eastern Bay of Plenty to be aware of the risk of rock-falls and slips after the earthquake and aftershocks this morning.01 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand7.1 North Island quake biggest in 20 yearsThis morning's M7.1 quake is the biggest to hit the north of the North Island in more than 20 years, when a M7.2 quake struck in a similar spot in 1995.01 Sep 08:46 PM
EnvironmentGrants available for environmental projectsLocals wanting to help care for land, air, water, or wildlife are can apply to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Enhancement 30 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandInjured newborn rushed to hospitalA newborn baby has been flown to hospital with serious head injuries.17 Aug 08:16 PM
OlympicsCarrington on course for double-goldLisa Carrington has today been sharply reminded how difficult a challenge she'll face tomorrow if she's to complete a golden Rio Olympic kayak double.17 Aug 06:39 PM
OlympicsGold for Lisa as she joins elite companyWATCH: Kiwi kayak queen Lisa Carrington 'stoked' as she powers her way to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandElderly man hospitalised after quad bike rollsAn elderly man has been picked up by rescue helicopter after he severely injured himself when his quad bike rolled.15 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandVolcano shelter airlifted to islandA shipping container has been airlifted to White Island to provide visitors an emergency shelter in case of an eruption. The New 11 Aug 02:01 AM
New ZealandMasked man robs dairy armed with knifeWhakatane police are looking for a masked man who robbed a dairy this afternoon armed with a knife.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJailed for stealing car with baby insideA distraught mother screamed in fear as a man stole her car with her infant son asleep in the back, a court has heard.06 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandIcy roads spark trio of Bay crashesIcy conditions have been blamed for at least three crashes between Rotorua and Whakatane this morning.03 Jul 08:08 PM
New ZealandBaby death: Parents face manslaughter chargesThe Bay of Plenty parents accused of causing the death of their 8-month-old baby boy will defend the allegation at a jury trial.14 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandKawerau siege: Accused to stand trialThe Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.14 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandOne killed in Whakatane crashOne person has been killed in a crash near Whakatane this morning.24 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandCar stolen with toddler inside, police sayA toddler has been reunited with its caregiver after it was inside a car stolen in the Bay of Plenty.09 May 07:57 PM
New ZealandWhite Island erupts overnightThe eruption on the volcanic island appears to have deposited material over north side of the crater floor.27 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandInquest into teen's forestry death under wayAn inquest into the forestry death of 19-year-old Eramiha Pairama has begun at Te Uru Taumatua in Taneatua.27 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandOpotiki woman killed in caravan fireWaikato police are investigating how the caravan 54-year-old Lydia Kiri was travelling in caught fire while driving along State Highway 24 near Te Poi.18 Apr 03:20 AM
