Kahu'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seatsThe Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.06 Nov 07:14 PM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing tough11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand action06 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandBurning rubber: Town faces fresh wave of foul odour reportsInvestigators have identified a home and an industrial site as possible sources.24 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
New Zealand‘Major blow’: Proposed closure of South Island's largest sawmill would cost 142 jobsThe closure would consolidate manufacturing to the company's site in Kawerau.20 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes road, one injuredPolice responded to the Bay of Plenty incident around 3.20pm.18 Jul 05:37 AM
KahuLife in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlistPaul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTearful hunter admits shooting and killing friendMark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGeothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP townThe project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.26 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honourSarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.01 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on January 23 at Coastlands.06 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandTrio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstepOne of the three can be named after suppression lapsed. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Our promise that we won’t forget': Waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies, 28th Māori Battalion It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.22 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandKawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murderThree people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.15 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandArmed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashedPolice allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.10 Apr 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attackedShe and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.25 Mar 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting tripStuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.24 Mar 04:34 AM
New Zealand‘World’s first’: NZ mill’s tissue machine to run on geothermal steamThe mill invested $20m to upgrade its paper machine.11 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide probe: Man found dead on doorstepPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 26 Feb 09:29 PM
