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
New ZealandKiwi population growth: Chasing the sunTauranga and Whakatane have been New Zealand's fastest growing towns over the past 80 years.29 Jun 02:44 AM
New Zealand5.0 quake strikes off Gisborne coastIt is "highly unlikely" anyone would have felt a strong quake that rattled an offshore area east of the country this morning.24 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandSchool to close for day to honour shot pupilThe school attended by a teenage boy who shot himself in a tragic hunting accident will close on Thursday as a mark of respect.11 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandTeen hunter accidentally shot himselfThe father of a 15-year-old Whakatane boy who was killed while out duck shooting says his son accidentally shot himself.11 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandCrash leaves Bay of Plenty man criticalA 25-year-old man is being worked on by paramedics after he was hit by a car in Whakatane this evening.24 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelSunshine capital full of surprisesJustine McLeary and her young family enjoy an adventurous weekend in Whakatane.19 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mr NZ threat to 'innocent souls'A former Mr New Zealand and Whakatane gym owner jailed for sex offences is a threat to "little innocent souls", according to one of his eight victims.05 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandPlane makes emergency landing at Whakatane airportA 12-seater pane with three people on board has made an emergency landing at Whakatane Airport after reports of smoke on board.05 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandCops bear brunt of weekend assaultsThree officers were attacked in two incidents over the weekend - one in Whakatane only ended because a member of the public came to his aid.24 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: WhakataneIt seems the sun always shines on the East Coast, writes Elisabeth Easther.18 Dec 08:30 PM
