Bay Of Plenty
Waka Kotahi 'guardedly optimistic' of SH29A reopening on Tuesday
Waka Kotahi said crews worked throughout the might to fill the tomo that has closed part of SH29A into Tauranga.
Discovery of 3m cavity closes part of state highway
A failed stormwater drain is thought to blame for the huge cavity, which stretches underneath the road.
Major traffic delays expected in Mount Maunganui
Motorists can expect major delays in Mount Maunganui over the next few days, as the council works on an upgrade to Totara Street.
Heading Off: Omataroa Eco Tours
This week on heading off we're in the Eastern Bay of Plenty where the brand new Maori owned and operated - Omataroa Eco Tours has been named as one of National Geographic's cultural hot spots to visit… Audio
Student claims teacher sexually abused him for three years: 'I didn't know what to do'
The student was 15 when he says Tauranga Boys' College teacher Pinky Green sexually assaulted him in 1975.
Councils eye parking price hike, more paid parks for Rotorua and Tauranga
Rotorua and Tauranga's councils have thousands of parking spots, but down the road these numbers will change.
Rotorua iwi board protests against council sewerage scheme by tapu Lake Rotokākahi
Iwi fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake.
Ōhope is no longer the best kept secret
"Best beach three years in a row - that's got to mean something," the deputy mayor says.
Asbestos waste spill after Kaimai Ranges crash
Motorists on State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Ranges are being told to turn their airconditioning off and keep windows closed.
'I want to see democracy restored': Minister responds to calls over Tauranga city plan
The Minister for Local Government has responded to calls for Tauranga's 10 year plan to be delayed until elected officials are in office.
Boatie may lose foot after injury at council boat ramp
Kingsley Ridings stepped on corroded metal at the ramp and has had four surgeries since.
Woman, 72, escapes burning house via bathroom window
A 66-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with arson.
ACT backs ex-mayor's call to make Tauranga commissioners 'caretakers'
ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a "caretaker role".
Dozens of robberies: Michael Hill pledges to improve security
Michael Hill Jeweller has confidence in its security measures, despite the latest in a long string of raids on its NZ stores.
It's an earthquake, it's a tsunami ... it's only a simulation
Bay of Plenty residents have been experiencing virtual earthquakes and tsunamis this summer as a way for the Tauranga City Council to engage residents about the coastal risks the area faces. Video
Division over Tauranga's long term plan, going ahead under commissioners
Tauranga businesses and iwi are fighting back amidst calls for the city's commissioners to delay a 10-year-plan.
Border collie recovers after 'devastating' dog attack
A border collie's "horrific injuries" have healed six weeks after her throat was "ripped open" by two dogs.
Council spends $4600 on unneeded signs
Paid parking signs have been popping up around Tauranga despite the council pausing plans to extend parking charges.
Summer Series: Country Life for January 19
Country Life visits Pamu's deer milking operation near Taupo, learns about farming by the Maori lunar calendar - maramataka - and hears about the potential for banana-growing on the West Coast. Audio
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua’s pound
Rotorua's council has permanently removed its after-hours dog drop-off box from the Rotorua Pound for health and safety reasons.
