New ZealandWhakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunriseGas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.25 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandBody found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboardPolice earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.25 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPerson overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White IslandFlight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.24 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandFour injured in crash south of WhakatāneTwo people are seriously hurt and one person is in a moderate condition.24 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandNew host announced for The Hits TaurangaSam Western joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful stint as Sun FM breakfast host.18 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandCrater lake disappears: What's driving Whakaari/White Island?Gas and steam was now exiting from an enlarged vent on the crater floor.17 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandSmash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrenceJudge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Two awards for Holstein Friesian breeders“We are very honoured and humbled to win both trophies, especially in the same year."13 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandTruck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.11 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.09 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandThe quiet strength of social supermarketsOPINION: The Whakatāne social supermarket is a shining example of community collaboration.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners want to grant scientists access'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'08 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."05 Jul 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concernsLack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.04 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandFreezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skiesCentral North Island and BoP feel the pinch.03 Jul 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Sad day': Michael Hill Jewellers' Whakatāne store to close due to high crimeThe store added extra security aids including fog cannons and additional security cameras.14 Jun 07:13 AM
New ZealandMuay Thai machine wins King in the RingMichael Isaac went from watching the King in the Ring tournament on TV, to winning it.14 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhite Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointedCompany struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.10 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandPolice deployed ahead of memorial ride year on from gang president's deathA number of gang members are expected to attend gathering in eastern Bay of Plenty.07 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandKing's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorwayRoads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.03 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South IslandRoads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.03 Jun 12:41 AM
RoyalsWildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and RotoruaKing's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.02 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking help to find alleged fleeing driver who ran into a lagoonThe driver was earlier seen driving in 'an unsafe manner' around midnight.26 May 05:24 AM
New ZealandThree people taken to hospital after tractor and car collideThe road was closed due to debris and an oil spill.26 May 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."23 May 10:12 PM
New Zealand'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k lossThe scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alertMany submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.14 May 08:51 PM
KahuNine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catchHarley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.13 May 05:16 AM
New ZealandBoP residents wake to icy temps, Minister praises restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.09 May 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikesJunior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.09 May 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Winter-like surge': Temperatures drop in region, -4.4C on Desert RdWeather remains sunny but chilly,08 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandYoung surfers start strong at World Junior ChampsPauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.06 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic smash and grab as jewellery store targeted in daylight raidTwo people have been arrested and police are looking for two more.03 May 04:39 AM
