New ZealandWeather wipes out last remaining sensors on WhakaariGeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.23 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandMan injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launchedMan was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.22 May 10:48 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in crash near MatatāState Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.21 May 12:48 AM
New Zealand64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car parkThe 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.20 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandTiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken awayWhen Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.20 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandInjury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in parkThe man was found in the early hours of this morning.18 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandBoP weather: Caution urged after further slipsThe region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.11 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandBoP road information, latest rainfall amountsThe region is in clean up mode after days of rain.10 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandBoP highway reopened after slips and floodingWaimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.04 May 07:21 PM
New ZealandWatch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air''Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'03 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandLive: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnightThe Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.03 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandLive: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning levelA tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.02 May 08:04 PM
TravelIn kiwi footsteps: The best family-friendly walks in the 'kiwi capital of the world'How to take the family on a search for kiwi in the coastal township of Whakatāne.02 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrap up nice and warm': Cold snap on the way for Anzac DayOvernight temperatures of 7C in Tauranga and 2C in Rotorua are expected.24 Apr 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in RotoruaA Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.19 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandIwi win right to appeal water bottling consentSupreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.18 Apr 02:29 AM
New ZealandCutting the grocery bill: The 'biggest mistake' you can make revealedMeet people growing their own food - and learn how you can too.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow to save money: Meet people growing their own food - and learn how you can tooYour guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLabour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seatThe Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.12 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandGreerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closureThe Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.11 Apr 06:12 PM
New ZealandHow to keep your house warm without driving your power bill upThe call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne digest: Kāinga Ora in Kopeopeo, litter and SH30 roundaboutsLatest from Whakatāne's Local Democracy Reporting.05 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandAgency awarded $40k in costs after Whaakari charges dismissedWorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.03 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandUnderpaid and 'burnt-out': Nurse calls for more pay, resources ahead of winter“If we want a health system that’s working better, pay the nurses properly.”02 Apr 12:00 AM
CrimeStashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentencesThe man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.30 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandFake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ringThe pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits23 Mar 06:02 AM
New ZealandEarthquake rocks Bay of PlentyThe first tremor was on Saturday, and the swarm could continue for weeks.20 Mar 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Alleged ‘Mr Big’ behind 500kg drug shipment extradited from Spain to NZAlleged drug kingpin appeared in NZ court, granted interim name suppression.20 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling': Swarm of 300 earthquakes recorded across the Bay of PlentyEarthquakes felt by many but 'this is typical activity for the area' - GeoNet.18 Mar 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Shaken awake': Swarm of more than 40 earthquakes hits Bay of PlentySome were “very strong”, resident says.17 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandSetting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for planCouncillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.17 Mar 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thingDemand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.14 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island tragedy: Booking agent fails to get WorkSafe charge droppedA judge has released a decision about whether a tourism operation should be charged.14 Mar 12:43 AM
