Bay Of Plenty
Edgecumbe businesses still in dark over relief funds
More than one hundred flood-stricken businesses in Edgecumbe are yet to find out when they will receive their government relief funds.
Truck driver dies in Bay of Plenty crash
A man has died after his truck and trailer, which was transporting hazardous substances, went over a bank on SH36 near Tauranga.
Water Fools? Sacred pipi beds polluted
A Bay of Plenty iwi is devastated that local dairy farms have polluted its sacred pipi beds with ecoli bacteria. Audio
'Unbelievable' shots fired close to Rotorua playground
At least a dozen people called 111 during a gang flare-up close to a Rotorua market and playground at the weekend.
Raised Rātana
Te Ahi Kaa explores faith with Mita Ririnui, a former Labour Party MP and registered apostle of the Rātana Church, and Piriwiritua Rurauwhe, who was raised Rātana and is now the church's secretary… Audio
Whakatāne Mayor: 'generosity of NZers' overwhelming
Whakatāne's Mayor says he's overwhelmed by the donations that have come in for the flood-hit Bay of Plenty town of Edgecumbe.
Man arrested after shoot out between gangs in Rotorua
A man has been arrested after a shoot out between rival gangs near a children's playground and busy morning market in Rotorua.
Council to offer new campground to flood-hit residents
The Whakatāne District Council wants to use a newly-purchased holiday park as temporary housing for Edgecumbe residents. Audio
Whakatane council buys campground to house flood-hit residents
Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne tells Checkpoint his council has purchased a campground to provide temporary accomodation for Edgecumbe residents left homeless by flooding. Audio
Māori land owners make $30m maize-to-kiwifruit move
The single largest kiwifruit investment ever to be made on Māori land began this week.
Edgecumbe firms say Govt support package doesn't go far enough
Businesses in flood-stricken Edgecumbe say a Government support package of $250,000 for 100 businesses doesn't go far enough. Video, Audio
Spiders, Spiders Everywhere
What looks like a massive cobweb has been spotted in Bay of Plenty over the weekend. It's reported to look like it covers an area of about 30 meters, at Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa, after many… Video, Audio
Govt fund 'unlikely' to cover Edgecumbe businesses' losses
Edgecumbe business owners facing damage to supplies and loss of customers say government support is unlikely to cover their losses.
Edgecumbe businesses given $700k support package
Cabinet today agreed to the package, which would help about 100 local businesses, but Whakatane mayor Tony Bonne told Sarah Robson: "You always want more". Audio
Govt offers $700k to flood-struck businesses
The government is making an extra $700,000 available for flood-affected businesses in Edgecumbe and the wider Bay of Plenty.
Temporary housing village considered for Edgecumbe
A temporary housing village could be set up in Edgecumbe to take in people whose homes have been seriously damaged by the recent floods.
Lime choppered into Edgecumbe to control flood stench
Tonnes of lime are being helicoptered into the flood-ravaged town of Edgecumbe to help control the stench of mud and sewage.
Body found in Tauranga Harbour
A body has been found near Pudney Rock in Tauranga Harbour this afternoon.
Emergency housing scheme delayed to focus on cyclone
The government is defending its decision to only now offer Edgecumbe residents emergency housing, more than a week after the flood-stricken town was evacuated.
Access restored to final town cut off by Cyclone Cook
Road access to the Urewera township of Ruatahuna has finally been restored after being cut off for more than a week.
