New ZealandThe 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focusTauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.01 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters to the editor: Support the Tauranga Domain hands-off campaignOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say in our letters to the editor.01 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters to the editor: Hollie is right - recovery is hellOPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s been about preparation’: Emergency services on standby as more rain forecast for Rotorua"Heading into Thursday there will be some rain, heavier in the afternoon and into Friday."01 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island flooding: Work under way to remove derailed trainThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) unfroze the scene today.01 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandLive: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expectedMetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.31 Jan 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSubscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leaderOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'White sand, warm water': BoP to the fore in Best Beach competitionThe region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90kThe adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.31 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlumbers share advice on how to protect your home from floodingIt's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.31 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandNearly 30mm of rain has fallen in Rotorua today"We want to make sure people are vigilant and prepared to act."31 Jan 04:56 PM
New Zealand'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertMetService says the rainfall expected tomorrow has the potential to bring 'severe impact'.31 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandSH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.31 Jan 04:49 AM
BusinessAuckland floods: Hospo sector battling property damage, transport disruptionRestaurants facing multiple problems after devastating storms.31 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandTe Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installedAbout 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.31 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua Work and Income in lockdown, police trying to find ‘threatening’ individualPolice were advised at 11.20am.30 Jan 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.30 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandWeather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North IslandWarnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.30 Jan 09:56 PM
BusinessTrain track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industryKiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.30 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandA 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”30 Jan 05:22 PM
New Zealand'Nothing like it': John Perry's art collection to be auctioned“He understood how beautiful things were, whether they were worth $1 or $100,000.”29 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandLive: On edge - 'We are very vulnerable': Aucklanders brace for second big deluge; heavy rain set to hit Northland; entire state highway washes awayMore heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.29 Jan 03:41 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to get out alive': Family escape from home after mudslide hits“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”29 Jan 04:14 AM
New Zealand'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes outThe council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.29 Jan 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness digest: Bay Trust grant to help campsite run 'off grid'Got business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings lifted, people urged to stay away from rivers, floodwatersAnyone who sees any flooding or slips is asked to ring the council.29 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Significant' rain, gales expected to hit Auckland; 19 homes red-stickered; flood victim namedMore heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.28 Jan 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfallThe two-person train crew are uninjured.28 Jan 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, alcohol, chocolate and cruises: The gifts offered to policeMost gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved inThe bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.28 Jan 07:28 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floatingAuckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.27 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
