Bay Of Plenty
Second Whakatane woman claims unfair rejection from police
A second Whakatane woman has come forward saying her application to join the police force has been unfairly rejected.
Japanese tourists attacked in Rotorua park
Two Japanese tourists were attacked in Rotorua on Saturday night, with the male victim suffering a broken jaw.
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Magnificent Murphy's camp
Just west of Matata on the sweeping Bay of Plenty coastline you'll find an old-fashioned Kiwi camping ground that's been in the same family for 51 years. Audio, Gallery
Police investigate after man shot in Rotorua
The police are investigating how a man was shot in Rotorua last night.
The Future of Regional New Zealand
Statistics out this morning show the four fastest-growing regions in New Zealand are Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Audio
Palm kernel shipment banned from NZ
A shipment of palm kernel which has been anchored off Tauranga for over a month has been banned from entering New Zealand.
Chick holds it together with some Kiwi ingenuity
A kiwi chick has hatched from a badly damaged egg with the help of masking tape and a number eight wire mentality.
Two young Māori artists to watch
Cori Marsters and Te Kanawa Ngarotata are the recipients of a Creative New Zealand scholarship to assist their work as emerging artists. Cori is studying for his Bachelor in Māori Arts and is… Video, Audio
SH2 closed by fatal crash
State Highway Two near Tauranga remains closed after a fatal crash this morning.
The distinguished men of Māori arts
Justine Murray meets Professor Piri Sciascia and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, who received Te Waka Toi Awards for their contribution to the arts this year. Video, Audio
Thunderstorms, tornadoes to hit North Island
Thunderstorms are forecast to barrel across the North Island tonight, bringing damaging winds and even small tornadoes with them.
Mt Maunganui New Year's party pooped
The Tauranga City Council has cancelled the New Year's Eve party at Mount Maunganui. Audio
Council dubbed 'fun police' for canning Mt Maunganui NYE party
The decision to can the Mount Maunganui New Year's Eve party will deprive people of fun and slash the number of holiday makers, some local business owners say.
Will scrapping New Year's events make teens less safe?
Rape Crisis has called it one of the worst hot spots for sexual assault and violence on New Year's Eve, now the Tauranga City Council has announced it will scrap it's celebrations at Mount Maunganui… Audio
Mount Maunganui calls time on New Year's celebration
The New Year's Eve celebrations at Mount Maunganui's main beach, which attract thousands of young people, have been voted too risky to continue.
Mount Maunganui celebrations axed by Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Councillors have voted to drop New Year's Eve celebrations at Mount Maunganui's main beach, that usually attract thousands of young revellers each year. Audio
Is the NYE party over for Mt Maunganui?
New Years Eve celebrations which attract thousands of young people at Mount Maunganui could be canned after they were deemed too costly and unsafe.
New Years' celebrations in Mount Maunganui are under threat
New Years Eve celebrations which attract thousands of young people at Mount Maunganui could be canned after they were deemed too costly and unsafe. Audio
Dive squad joins search for missing teen
Police are extending their search for 19-year-old Lucas Cochrane to fields and waterways in the Coromandel. Video, Audio
