New ZealandRiver users fight power giant's changes to damLocals tell of rotting weed and stranded fish when water levels fell during 2009 trial run.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDead youth was looking forward to being a fatherA youth killed in a landslide near Whakatane on Saturday was looking forward to becoming father in September.20 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandDesperate bid to rescue buried teenThe foster father of a teenager killed in yesterday's Ohope landslip tried desperately to save him.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth dies after landslide hits housePolice tonight recovered the body of a 17-year-old from the wreckage of a house destroyed by a giant landslide at Ohope Beach near Whakatane.18 Jun 09:42 AM
New ZealandDeadly Ohope landslideImages of the slip at West End Road in Ohope that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Hugh Biddle.18 Jun 07:37 AM
New ZealandLongley got in with 'wrong crowd'British police have played down the role of a stalker as they investigate the death of Emily Longley, suggesting that she may have taken drugs that contributed to her death.10 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandReports of child abuse escalate in Central North IslandChild abuse complaints have more than tripled in Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo in the past five years.26 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty downpours may cause floodingHeavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning, Metservice warns.04 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandHero Moko wins world acclaim for whale rescueLovable bottle-nosed dolphin makes it on to top 10 list for Time magazine30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate mayor's election spendingWhakatane Mayor Tony Bonne's election over-spending is now under police investigation after a rise in complaints over his campaign costs.13 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandDog fee boost makes rebel ratepayer seek breakawayThe Whakatane District Council faces turmoil with the possibility of 10,000 residents defecting to neighbouring Kawerau.02 Jan 04:30 PM
