Tamati Coffey has been confirmed as Labour's candidate for the East Coast for the upcoming October election. It follows outgoing East...

The dry weather is looking like it may stick around for late winter and early spring in the Bay of Plenty. That's according to data from...

A major milestone has been reached in the Ōpōtiki Harbour Development Project. On Monday morning, water started flowing for the first...

Kiri Allan will not stand for re-election in October's general election. It comes after the East Coast MP was arrested in Wellington on...

One man appeared in the Rotorua High Court today in relation to the death of Kawerau woman Korrey Whyman. He pleaded not guilty to three...

Waka Kotahi have now announced new permanent speed limits for State Highway 30 Whakatāne to Rotorua, effective next month. It follows...

A third person is appearing in the Rotorua District Court today for the murder of Nukuhou man, Claude Takao early last month. 47-year old...

Police are calling for witnesses to come forward as their investigation into the death of Ōpōtiki man, Steven Taiatini continues. Police...

Crews attended a fire at a BBQ Pitstop trailer at Rugby Park in Whakatāne this morning. Two crews from Whakatāne were called to the fire...

Eastern Bay Police are cracking down on anti-social driving behaviour across the district. It follows several incidents across Whakatane...

Three companies have changed their pleas, in relation to the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption. Kahu NZ, Aerius, and Volcanic Air...

One Whakatāne motel has received a prestigious title at this year's Hospitality New Zealand Awards. Awa Motel, located on Muriwai Drive,...

A mixed month of sunshine and rain has held Whakatāne in fifth place in the 2023 Sunshine Hours Race. According to data from NIWA's...

Day-time closures will be in force for the Pekatahi Bridge for the rest of the week, as Waka Kotahi undertake structural maintenance...

Day-time travel is set to re-open on State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne from Tuesday, as repair works continue. It comes, after...

Waka Kotahi have re-opened State Highway 35 from Ruatoria to Gisborne around the clock, following several overnight closures. State...

Whakatāne Police have now arrested an extra two people in connection with the investigation into the murder of Claude Te Rangiatahua...

A 17 year old is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today for charges relating to the ram raid at a Whakatāne vape store last...

A second person has been arrested and charged for the murder of Kawerau woman, Korrey Whyman in Rotorua last September. Whyman was shot...

Investigations are ongoing into a house fire which occurred in Ōpōtiki late Friday night. Emergency Services were called to a residential...