Bay Of Plenty
Tauranga marine precinct sale halted at 11th hour
The High Court granted an interim injunction, which prevented the the sale of Tauranga's marine precinct from being completed.
Controlling Bay of Plenty's Wallabies
Standing at the wallaby-proof fence in Rotorua biosecurity expert Dale Williams gives an update on efforts to control the pest. Audio
'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
The injunction is aimed at stopping "interference" with sewerage pipeline construction near Rotorua - which implications for protests against the project.
Te Puna blaze contained, evacuees returning home
Ten households were evacuated in Bay of Plenty community Te Puna after a shelter belt fire broke out.
Businesses fear months of flood work will ‘destroy livelihood’
Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever.
'Potentially lethal' shellfish toxin warning for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel
People are being advised not to collect or eat shellfish gathered from areas in the Bay of Plenty and the east side of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Businesses in Tauranga blame new road layout for drop in sales
Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.
8-year-old boy dies after assault, woman charged as homicide probe launched
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with assault, with police not ruling out charges against more people.
On the hunt for wallaby at Ground Zero
A group of Te Arawa iwi are trying to reclaim their forest from mobs of wallabies which they say are killing the bush and gobbling up farmland pasture. While, national efforts to eradicate the pest… Audio
New design sought for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.
Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.
Sir Robert Gillies laid to rest, as hundreds attend service
The 99-year-old was the last man standing from the Māori battalion, serving in B company from 1942 to 1945.
Buck Shelford among thousands farewelling Sir Robert Gillies
When the service for Tā Bom ends, he will be carried away from his marae and taken inside St Faith's Church where a gun salute will follow behind.
TV show host accuses council of 'propaganda' over sewerage scheme
Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".
People from across the motu farewell final member of Māori Battalion
Te Papaiouru marae in Rotorua is welcoming manuhiri from across Aotearoa to say their final goodbyes to Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies.
Rotorua council takes 'hard line' on non-consented emergency housing motels
Will Rotorua motels house the homeless for another year? Commissioner to consider evidence, following emergency housing motel hearing.
Police dog, quick callers lead to three arrests after robbery
Three youth have been arrested after police say a tracking dog followed their scent after an armed robbery at a petrol station.
‘Flooding nightmare’ for Tāneatua tamariki
A Tāneatua early childhood centre has now suffered three floods in as many years and its owners say the town's stormwater system is failing residents.
Police minister denies claims children left on their own after Ōpōtiki police raids
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says those claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".
Tauranga man jailed for sexual violation of woman after work event
While the judge declined permanent name suppression, the offender still cannot be named after indicating plans to appeal.
