Bay Of Plenty
Widow on private prosecution of forestry worker's death
A forestry company has pleaded guilty over the death of a worker but not as a result of an official prosecution - but a private one. Audio
Mr Tuna - saving the rangitaiki’s taonga
Bill Kerrison is helping save our native longfin eels or tuna. Each year he traps and transfers eels and other native fish species past a series of dams on the Rangitaiki River in the Bay of Plenty… Video, Audio, Gallery
Winston Peters on the TPP and the future of NZ First
Winston Peters on the TPP and growing the New Zealand First party. He joins us from New Zealand First's annual conference in Rotorua. Audio
Te Aumihi Hapeta & Reiwhati Heremia - 'Tirama'
Jarrod Dodd, station manager of Whakatane's Tumeke FM introduces 'Tirama' by Te Aumihi Hapeta & Reiwhati Heremia Video, Audio
Fonterra fined over waste in waterways
Fonterra has been fined nearly $175,000 for discharging wastewater from its Edgecumbe plant into waterways.
Liquor shops cash in on Globug power purchases
A Thames mother says it's disgusting that people who need to top up their pre-pay power deals may have to do so in a liquor store. Audio
Man crushed by tractor in Bay of Plenty
A man is in a serious condition after being crushed by a tractor in eastern Bay of Plenty, the Fire Service says.
Police investigate 14 yr old's death in alleged hit and run
An investigation is underway into the death of a 14 year old girl in a hit and run in Opotiki. The police say the girl died on the way to hospital after apparently being hit by a car on Goring Street.
…Arapata Hakiwai
Arapata Hakiwai is the Kaihautu at Te Papa Tongarewa leading Matauranga Maori and the museum's engagement with iwi. He manages the Repatriation Programme, responsible for the recent return of human… Audio
Eastern BOP schools to be merged
The Ministry of Education has met with communities and local iwi in eastern Bay of Plenty for the second time over plans to merge three schools.
Man faces fraud charges of nearly $4.3m
A 58-year-old Tauranga man has been charged with defrauding people out of nearly $4.3 million over an Australian property development over the past 25 years.
Tauranga businesswoman drops Isis from company name
After more than a year of abuse and threats a Tauranga woman has finally decided to re-name her business and drop the word Isis. Audio
Westpac to close Ruatoria branch
Westpac has confirmed its closing its branch in Ruatoria, the only bank in the East Coast town. Audio
The Secret Life Of Aotearoa Juggalos
In The Secret Life of Aotearoa Juggalos, Sophie Wilson and Tony Stamp talk to diehard Kiwi fans of shock-rap duo, Insane Clown Posse, and discover how therapeutic horror-comedy drives one of the… Audio
Matt Bell Young Farmer of the Year Winner
Last weekend Mid Canterbury dairy farmer Matt Bell won the National Young Farmer Contest ... this year the three day, annual competition was held in Taupo. Matt says when he was young he really looked… Audio
AC/DC drummer to ask for discharge without conviction today
The AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will ask for a discharge without conviction when he appears for sentencing in Tauranga today. Audio
Manu Tioriori - Regan and Sasha Perry
Regan and Sasha Perry are brothers, fathers and musicians. Roots and Reggae music has been their signature sound, but their music style is as eclectic as their upbringing. They moved from town to town… Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
Special housing in Tauranga
Two special housing areas for Tauranga to help with the overflow from Auckland. Audio
Polytech pay tutor $40,000 after suffering horrific injuries
A polytechnic where a tutor was crushed by a tree while he was teaching his students how to use a chainsaw, has been fined 40 thousand dollars. Audio
