RugbyWhakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home gamesThe Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released11 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandMurupara ATM theft accused faces raft of chargesAccused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.10 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandFlooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rainAlthough the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.04 Jul 10:03 PM
EntertainmentKings' first nationwide tour includes TaurangaKings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour03 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne mayor quits for new real estate roleTony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jun 09:31 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estateTony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch26 Jun 09:23 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandHot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.18 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandHe used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to seaThe fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.17 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".11 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandFrustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.09 Jun 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that couldAirline filled in when others pulled out and is preparing for one of its biggest moves.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for MatatāMatata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwarm of almost 200 quakes rock White IslandA swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.25 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandGame of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next yearThe author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.23 May 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandGovernment announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the BayThe funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandInfant dies suddenly in WhakatāneThe death was reported to police at 11am today.01 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandCrash driver in serious condition after fleeing from policePolice attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.25 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowningA rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.23 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hope to meet toddler's familyWhakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.23 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandOne critical in BOP crashA critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.20 Apr 10:46 AM
New ZealandHorror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless drivingA man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers17 Apr 02:15 AM
Tax1.6 million Kiwis set for tax refunds: Are you one of them?The Inland Revenue is shutting down its online services from Thursday for a week.14 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured following crash in Whakatane"Initial indications are one person has been injured."13 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandLionel Nowell remembered by neighbourLionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beachEmmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".10 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandSH30 closed after serious crash in Rotoma, near RotoruaPolice were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.15pm.05 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hopeThe town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside courtA man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.25 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandTeachers step up to ease students' anxietyNew programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".17 Mar 04:00 PM
