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
New ZealandCrash victim was on trial for sex offencesA former Whakatane man has died in a motorcycle crash while in the middle of a High Court trial where he faced 49 sex offence charges relating to young girls.11 Apr 01:32 AM
LifestylePlucked from mall for NY Fashion WeekIn just two weeks Makeda Soper-Wirangi went from working at her local mall to walking in fashion's biggest shows.21 Mar 01:35 AM
BusinessMan dies in workplace accidentA man has died after a workplace accident near Opotiki.17 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandCause of boat blaze investigatedInvestigations are set to continue into the blaze on board a tourist vessel just off Whakatane.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoat fire: Skipper's quick actions praisedThe quick actions of the skipper on the tour vessel that caught fire off Whakatane this week ultimately helped to ensure those on board could be rescued quickly.20 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandInferno at sea: 'They just got off in time'Terrified passengers on a White Island tour boat leaped from blazing vessel into rough waters.18 Jan 09:26 AM
TravelWhakatane: Flying in styleElisabeth Easther takes a trip back to a time when flight was an adventure.03 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after crashing into cop carA man has been arrested after crashing into a police car near Whakatane this morning.11 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist crashes after evading policeAn officer activated their patrol car's flashing lights and siren, but the motorcyclist did not stop and sped away.01 Oct 07:33 AM
New ZealandNZ's highest breath alcohol reading?Whakatane police pull over driver who was more than eight times the legal limit.09 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandWhakatane school damaged in fireA fire at Whakatane Intermediate School last night caused serious damage to one classroom.05 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandWhere are Kiwis relocating to?Find out which New Zealand towns have grown the fastest over the past 80 years.29 Jun 11:04 PM
