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
EmploymentCompo for worker who liedA South African who faked work references and lied about his qualifications and experience has won $10,000 compensation for unjustified dismissal.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandToxic shellfish threat moves northAucklanders have been warned their coastline harbours the same potentially fatal toxic shellfish that have led to a record spate of poisonings in the Bay of Plenty.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandArmed robbers nabbed by bar patrons wanted 'easy money'Two armed robbers who were nabbed by patrons at the Whakatane bar they tried to hold up thought the heist would be easy money "like in the movies".19 Dec 05:38 AM
New ZealandBar patrons stop armed robberyTwo men are in court today after "courageous" patrons of a Whakatane bar intervened and stopped an armed robbery attempt last night.05 Dec 09:11 PM
New ZealandHunter helps pay back his rescuersA man who spent three days lost in Te Urewera has made sizeable donations to his rescuers and searchers and says he'll continue to donate the same amount each year.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandJoy as lost hunter foundA hunter who has been missing since Sunday in the Ureweras has this afternoon been found alive and well.24 Oct 07:55 AM
New ZealandStruggle as Longleys return to NZAfter placing their lives on hold for a year, Mark and Caroline Longley return to New Zealand seeking normality.26 May 05:30 PM
