Bay Of Plenty
Hopes economic growth in Rotorua will bring more jobs
Rotorua's civic leaders are hailing figures showing the region is leading the country in economic growth. Audio
Rotorua job prospects increase - Mayor
Rotorua's civic leaders say figures showing the region is leading the country in economic growth is evidence it is on a roll.
Five teenager boys in court over Opotiki sex offences
Five teenage boys with links to Opotiki College have appeared in a packed courthouse charged with sex offences against underage girls. Audio
Giant Slices of Kiwifruit - Mark Boyle
Last month we caught up with Geoff Maber from Morrinsville, who has plans to introduce a colossal cow, to represent 'The Cream of the Country'. This week, it looks like visitors to Te Puke could be… Audio
Five teens remanded on bail over sex charges
Five young men with links to Opotiki College have appeared in court charged with sex offences against underage girls.
Five Bay of Plenty teenagers appears in court today
Five Bay of Plenty teenagers will appear in court today charged with sexual offending against underage girls. Audio
Five teenagers charged with sex offences
Opotiki College is not talking after the arrest of five young men charged with sexual offending against underage girls. Audio
Opotiki College says safety of students top priority
Opotiki College is refusing to talk tonight after the arrest of five young men, charged with sexual offending against underage girls. Audio
He Ora Tinana - Physical fitness
Takiri Butler provides an insight into whanau fitness in Tauranga. Kehu Butler hit the surf at five years old, ten years later at age 15, he competes at international level. Tiana Bennett suffers from… Audio, Gallery
Rotorua's cheap gas
The last time a litre of 91 cost you a dollar 55 at the pump was back in 2009. Audio
One dead after trucks crash in Kawerau
One person is dead after a head-on crash between two trucks in Bay of Plenty.
BOP black market shellfish ring busted
A black market shellfish ring has been busted in Bay of Plenty, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) says.
He Kai Ora - Te Ahi Kaa
Te Ahi Kaa Contributor Takiri Butler presents He Kai Ora, an insight into healthy eating. Video, Audio
Tūhoe mark first Armistice Day
Bay of Plenty tribe Tūhoe have commemorated Armistice Day for the first time, at Rewarewa Marae in Ruatoki.
Plastic Waka finds a new home in Tauranga
Tauranga will have a new cultural icon after a local hapu has purchased a giant plastic waka Audio
Giant plastic waka heads for Tauranga
Tauranga will have a new cultural icon after a local hapu purchased the giant Waka Māori.
Great New Zealand Concerts - Nambassa
The great New Zealand concert takes a different shape this week, instead of just one, we reflect on a series of festivals from the late 70s and early 80s. Known as Nambassa, the festival ran over a… Audio, Gallery
New technology to speed up search and rescue operations
A new satellite receiving station in Bay of Plenty is expected to greatly speed up search and rescue operations. Six satellite dishes have been built between Taupo and Rotorua, along...
Highway speed limit to change with weather
The speed limit on SH29 over the Kaimai Range is to be changed according to the weather.
Barry Ryan: NZ Aria
Australian baritone Barry Ryan is in Rotorua this weekend to judge the New Zealand Aria competition. With 50 young singers vying for the $20,000 first prize, Barry tells Clarissa Dunn what he looks… Audio
