VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldDreamworld scraps killer rideDreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.08 Nov 08:23 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges culturesOpotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandPolice top dogs take home trophy winA judge has ruled New Zealand Police canines are among the top dogs in Australasia.29 Oct 09:38 PM
WorldFatal ride: 'We didn't feel unsafe'Kiwi Hayley King rode Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride yesterday, just hours before the accident that killed four people.26 Oct 03:15 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch18 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandDoctors' strike continues - with public supportThe junior doctors' strike which began yesterday continues until tomorrow morning, with local public support for the striking doctors 18 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi gets X Factor judge hot and botheredTrojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.12 Oct 09:30 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.12 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki's spring pollinating bees under threatOpotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 01:16 AM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor "it was marketing"Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.09 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor survives close callTony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandBonne, Forbes win Whakatane and OpotikiIncumbent mayor Tony Bonne looks to have regained his position.08 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandTeen, 13, in joyride police chaseTwo Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.05 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandEye-witnesses sought after balcony fallPolice want eyewitnesses to come forward after a man fell from a Whakatane hotel balcony onto a footpath at the weekend.04 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Renegade yachtie speaks outWatch NZH Local Focus: Banned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic.27 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologeticBanned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on AirWatch27 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandBig aftershocks rattle East CoastAftershocks have continued to shake the North Island after it was hit by one of its biggest earthquakes in decades.02 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandRock fall warning after quakeThe New Zealand Transport Agency is asking motorists in the Eastern Bay of Plenty to be aware of the risk of rock-falls and slips after the earthquake and aftershocks this morning.01 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand7.1 North Island quake biggest in 20 yearsThis morning's M7.1 quake is the biggest to hit the north of the North Island in more than 20 years, when a M7.2 quake struck in a similar spot in 1995.01 Sep 08:46 PM
EnvironmentGrants available for environmental projectsLocals wanting to help care for land, air, water, or wildlife are can apply to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Enhancement 30 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandInjured newborn rushed to hospitalA newborn baby has been flown to hospital with serious head injuries.17 Aug 08:16 PM
OlympicsCarrington on course for double-goldLisa Carrington has today been sharply reminded how difficult a challenge she'll face tomorrow if she's to complete a golden Rio Olympic kayak double.17 Aug 06:39 PM
OlympicsGold for Lisa as she joins elite companyWATCH: Kiwi kayak queen Lisa Carrington 'stoked' as she powers her way to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandElderly man hospitalised after quad bike rollsAn elderly man has been picked up by rescue helicopter after he severely injured himself when his quad bike rolled.15 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandVolcano shelter airlifted to islandA shipping container has been airlifted to White Island to provide visitors an emergency shelter in case of an eruption. The New 11 Aug 02:01 AM
New ZealandMasked man robs dairy armed with knifeWhakatane police are looking for a masked man who robbed a dairy this afternoon armed with a knife.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJailed for stealing car with baby insideA distraught mother screamed in fear as a man stole her car with her infant son asleep in the back, a court has heard.06 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandIcy roads spark trio of Bay crashesIcy conditions have been blamed for at least three crashes between Rotorua and Whakatane this morning.03 Jul 08:08 PM