Bay Of Plenty
Bay of Plenty hostel introduces $50 bond for NZers
The owners of a Bay of Plenty hostel have introduced a $50 bond for all New Zealanders following 16 major incidents on the premises this year. Audio
Two men lost in forest after fleeing police
A search has been launched for two men who got lost in the Kaimanawa Forest after they fled police in a car, before running off into the bush.
Coffin-making seniors star in musical doco
A group of senior citizens who build and paint their own low-cost coffins are the stars of a new musical documentary.
MPI failed to engage over myrtle rust - Bay of Plenty iwi
The Ministry for Primary Industries failed to properly engage with Māori in its response to the fungal myrtle rust outbreak, some Bay of Plenty iwi say.
15 treated after using synthetic drugs in Rotorua
Paramedics in Rotorua have treated 15 people who had used synthetic drugs in just 24 hours, with police urging anyone using the substances to stop immediately.
Rotorua, city of two languages
Popular tourism destination Rotorua hopes to attract even more international interest by becoming officially bilingual.
Kawerau siege gunman Rhys Warren jailed
A gunman who wounded four police officers has been sentenced to preventive detention with a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Howie Morrison Jnr on music, whanau and kapahaka
Howie Morrison Jr has a famous whanau saying – 'Have piupiu, will travel'. For 40 years, kapahaka took around the world and this year he released his first solo album. Te Ahi Kaa visits Howie at his… Audio
Nitrogen allowances aim to improve lake quality
New rules aimed at cutting the amount of nitrogen leaching into Lake Rotorua have been given the go-ahead.
First pick avocados are here
Sunchaser Avocados are the first avocados in New Zealand to make it to market each season. They are grown on Motiti Island where it is three degrees warmer in winter and three degrees cooler in summer… Audio, Gallery
First pick avocados are here
Sunchaser Avocados are the first avocados in New Zealand to make it to market each season. They are grown on Motiti Island where it is three degrees warmer in winter and three degrees cooler in summer…
AudioMud imported for festival
Mudtopia will kick off in December. It's a festival taking place in Rotorua involvinbg all things mud. Audio
He Mātanga Toi - Dr Cliff Whiting
Tributes flowed this week for renowned artist and Master carver Dr Cliff Whiting who contributed to all facets of traditional and contemporary Māori Art. From marae restoration to design projects, Dr… Audio
Insight: Is mountain biking the next golf?
Mountain biking is experiencing a boom in New Zealand. Chris Bramwell takes to the trails to find out why. Audio
Milking It and Loving It
When 17 year old Carlos Delos Santos arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines he hopped on a push-bike and went looking for work, He couldn't tell a cow from a bull yet was given a chance on a… Audio
Milking It and Loving It
When 17 year old Carlos Delos Santos arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines he hopped on a push-bike and went looking for work, He couldn't tell a cow from a bull yet was given a chance on a…
AudioMan charged with attempted murder of police officer
A 24-year-old Rotorua man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.
Police officer seriously injured in Rotorua attack
The officer was trying to arrest a man for assault when another person struck his head, knocking him out.
More rain for BoP as class action begins
Rangitikei Community Board member Graeme Bourk talks about the Edgecumb class action suit as another bout of bad weather bears down on the region. Audio
Half of audited kiwifruit companies underpaid workers
At least half of the kiwifruit contractors who have been audited in the Bay of Plenty have failed to provide employment contracts or pay the minimum wage, an MBIE investigation has found.
