New ZealandDay of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robberyMobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.24 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powersPolice also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.24 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandLifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour WeekendLifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn downThe regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.18 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand'I left the ticket in the car': Couple dream big after $500k winThe couple “still can’t believe” their luck.10 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandHorror night as three dead in separate crashesAll the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.27 Sep 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol salesThe revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.27 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandMacron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spottedThe signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.22 Sep 02:22 AM
KahuIwi health provider pays for staff health insurance'Absolutely ridiculous', the boss of Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services admitted.18 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandKnife seized, woman arrested after threatening behaviour in publicNo one was injured in the incident and a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody.16 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after Bay of Plenty crashThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating.13 Sep 07:19 PM
New Zealand433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amountsSubmissions can be made on the council’s website.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZThe fire forced the evacuation of the school.30 Aug 12:13 AM
CrimeUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPotential for contamination causing harbour project hold-upNo action has been seen at the site for more than a year.25 Aug 10:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMaat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - TuffinInvestors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?23 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island owners relied on GNS Science to monitor and manage islandThe judge-alone trial resumed on Wednesday.23 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kiwi continues“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."23 Aug 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Thief raids jewellery store in 'terrifying' daylight robberyThe jewellery store owner threw cardboard boxes at the thief, who was wielding a weapon.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew tourism venture for well-known oyster farmThe Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.09 Aug 01:29 AM
KahuEast Coast MPs unite to help whānau burialsBurials have been delayed for up to six months because of the water table.07 Aug 07:23 PM
New Zealand'It’s a wicked thing to do': Second pohutukawa dying, poisoning suspected“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”02 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after Rotomā and Whakatāne burglaries, one man still soughtThe burglaries happened on Monday morning.02 Aug 02:06 AM
KahuMystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meetingThe venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.28 Jul 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude TakaoThird man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.19 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandThird man charged with murder of Claude TakaoFive people are now facing charges in relation to the death of Claude Takao.17 Jul 06:43 PM
New Zealand'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidenceJesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandWilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum"Hayden was clearly in the hurt box when he crossed the finish line."17 Jul 04:45 AM
New Zealand700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"16 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandPolice seek missing Whakatāne man Kaea UmuhuriKaea was last seen in Poroporo, Whakatāne.14 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victimsBrian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.13 Jul 04:56 AM
