New ZealandCoastguard, rescue helicopter responding to Bay of Plenty mayday callCoastguard crews from Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki are on their way to the boat.10 Mar 09:40 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridgeMotorists are asked to take alternative routes.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scamThe victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.08 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgeryThe 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.05 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandClosing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last callAlcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.24 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandPlea for separate Whakaari/White Island trial rejected by judge'Everyone has already waited far too long,' the judge said.23 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandHillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP councilThe council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.22 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know about the BOP state of emergencyBay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.13 Feb 11:38 AM
New Zealand‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PMDave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.26 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandCharlotte Knight's engineering TriumphsCharlotte Knight has hopes of setting a land speed record.18 Jan 12:55 AM
EntertainmentReview: White Island documentary highlights the power of the communityMinute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.15 Dec 10:43 PM
EntertainmentReview: White Island documentary highlights the power of the communityMinute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' houseBen Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.14 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAustralian families of eruption victims attend Whakaari memorial'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'09 Dec 08:46 AM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLucky winner pockets $5.5m in Powerball drawThe win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.03 Dec 08:15 AM
New ZealandTinder swindler: He posed as a cop and conned a real oneThree victims fleeced of thousands of dollars03 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'We’re going to die on our honeymoon': Netflix's new DiCaprio-produced doco on Whakaari eruptionThe trailer features interviews with survivors of the 2019 disaster.30 Nov 10:18 PM
New Zealand‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'17 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandPolice did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdogA man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.01 Nov 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Humble' unsung hero of Whakaari/White Island eruption honoured by family after death'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoad still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in ŌpōtikiThe road will remain closed overnight.19 Oct 02:18 AM
Kahu'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomedKura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.18 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandMatata crash kills one, injures two, motorists asked to avoid areaThe crash occurred just after 9pm tonight on SH2 in Matata.13 Oct 07:39 AM
KahuNew MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern BayA scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.05 Oct 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'30 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for informationThe dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.11 Sep 10:52 PM
New ZealandWhat's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcanoPeople have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.30 Aug 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug fundingOne man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.16 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandMeth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bedCalebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.06 Aug 06:53 PM
TravelThe spectacular NZ forest flying under the radarIt boasts giant trees and leafy trails, but many keen walkers don't know about it.06 Aug 06:30 PM
