New ZealandTeen arrested after gunshots in WhakatānePolice were called just before 10pm last night.13 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder namedA 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.12 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandGang-related disorder before man's death in Whakatāne leads to homicide investigationPolice said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.11 Dec 08:03 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation under way after injured man dies in hospitalPolice have appealed to the public for any information.10 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costsOne vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.02 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Dazed like a stunned mullet': Couple gobsmacked after mega $8.3m Lotto winIt’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.29 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescueLife is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.28 Nov 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Lucky touch': The store that's sold million-dollar Lotto ticketsThe Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.26 Nov 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Bounce back': Most suburbs saw average values increase over past three monthsOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the mostOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from WhakatāneAnyone with any information is asked to call police.19 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandDrink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limitHe had two previous convictions for drink-driving.15 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandNo 1 for number twos! Rotorua wins best loo, Tauranga best large cityThe Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.09 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworksAll but one of these fires was last night.05 Nov 10:08 PM
New Zealand'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice launch manhunt for Vardacie HohepaThere is a warrant out for Hohepa, who has links to Counties Manukau and Whakatāne.30 Oct 11:21 PM
New Zealand‘Ingrained hatred’: Should warring Mongrel Mob and Black Power be rewarded for good behaviour?An expert makes the suggestion as police crack down on gang violence.24 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDay of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robberyMobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.24 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powersPolice also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.24 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandLifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour WeekendLifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn downThe regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.18 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand'I left the ticket in the car': Couple dream big after $500k winThe couple “still can’t believe” their luck.10 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandHorror night as three dead in separate crashesAll the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.27 Sep 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol salesThe revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.27 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandMacron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spottedThe signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.22 Sep 02:22 AM
KahuIwi health provider pays for staff health insurance'Absolutely ridiculous', the boss of Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services admitted.18 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandKnife seized, woman arrested after threatening behaviour in publicNo one was injured in the incident and a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody.16 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after Bay of Plenty crashThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating.13 Sep 07:19 PM
New Zealand433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amountsSubmissions can be made on the council’s website.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZThe fire forced the evacuation of the school.30 Aug 12:13 AM
CrimeUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPotential for contamination causing harbour project hold-upNo action has been seen at the site for more than a year.25 Aug 10:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMaat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - TuffinInvestors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?23 Aug 10:27 PM
