New Zealand'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fireA building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.21 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikesPolice had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.20 Feb 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday townsThe number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
KahuGrey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo sagaA Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".04 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandLocal businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.30 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandChristmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-fiveWipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.26 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandResolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletterA councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.22 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
Business'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise'We have been well behind for some years.'19 Jan 11:39 PM
EconomyPodcast: Sir Michael Cullen - on why money was never the goalOn a new podcast, Sir Michael Cullen reflects on the way money has shaped his life.18 Jan 04:38 AM
KahuWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandFatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District CouncilMonster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.14 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to CabinetKiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged over death of man in KawerauA woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.01 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandTeen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.30 Dec 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealedFor all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next yearThe case will be heard in March next year.14 Dec 01:31 AM
KahuMāori health academy opens in WhakatāneIt's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.10 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorationsToday marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.08 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.07 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandHospital staff relive horror of Whakaari/White Is tragedyNearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.07 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandEruption 'unexpected' not 'unforeseeable' - 10 firms, three people chargedWorkSafe revealed details relating to its investigation into the tragedy.30 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy: Hero helicopter company among 13 facing chargesForty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.30 Nov 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealingPresident of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.16 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandMore details of fatal house fire revealedA post mortem would be carried out today.14 Nov 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not doneAn exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.13 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandMissing woman's body found by huntersTauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.09 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence showsIn audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.02 Nov 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first timeJan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.02 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after turning up at hospital with critical injuriesInquiries are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the man's injuries.23 Oct 06:49 PM
