New Zealand5.0 quake strikes off Gisborne coastIt is "highly unlikely" anyone would have felt a strong quake that rattled an offshore area east of the country this morning.24 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandSchool to close for day to honour shot pupilThe school attended by a teenage boy who shot himself in a tragic hunting accident will close on Thursday as a mark of respect.11 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandTeen hunter accidentally shot himselfThe father of a 15-year-old Whakatane boy who was killed while out duck shooting says his son accidentally shot himself.11 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandCrash leaves Bay of Plenty man criticalA 25-year-old man is being worked on by paramedics after he was hit by a car in Whakatane this evening.24 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelSunshine capital full of surprisesJustine McLeary and her young family enjoy an adventurous weekend in Whakatane.19 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mr NZ threat to 'innocent souls'A former Mr New Zealand and Whakatane gym owner jailed for sex offences is a threat to "little innocent souls", according to one of his eight victims.05 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandPlane makes emergency landing at Whakatane airportA 12-seater pane with three people on board has made an emergency landing at Whakatane Airport after reports of smoke on board.05 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandCops bear brunt of weekend assaultsThree officers were attacked in two incidents over the weekend - one in Whakatane only ended because a member of the public came to his aid.24 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: WhakataneIt seems the sun always shines on the East Coast, writes Elisabeth Easther.18 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhat is NZ's current sunshine capital?Which town looks set to keep its crown as New Zealand's sunshine capital? A new climate report shows one place well out in front.04 Sep 07:06 AM
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
