Bay Of Plenty
David Tamihere appeal: 'I'm just hopeful that they'll look at the facts'
A man convicted of a double-murder more than 30 years ago whose case is back in court is hopeful the facts will be looked at. Audio
Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The commission that administers the city has reconsidered after submissions from a business owner.
Storm reaction reviews rumble on
Reviews into how authorities did during the year's biggest storms are carrying on months after defences were found wanting.
Council pauses fluoridation work after High Court judgement on mandate
"I am resisting the urge to say 'I told you so'," one councillor said.
Serious crash in Te Puke
Police say it appears a person has critical injuries after a vehicle crashed in Te Puke.
Shargin Stephens 'constantly harassed' by police, witness tells inquest
Police had relentlessly attempted to "crack" Shargin Stephens by bail-checking him several times a day, a witness revealed in the inquest into his death.
'There's nowhere else for them to go' - Rotorua principals warn new housing will lead to bulging classrooms
Rotorua school principals are concerned their schools will not be able to support burgeoning student numbers from new housing developments in the city. Audio
Inquest into death of Shargin Stephens to begin in Rotorua
More than seven years after he was shot by police, the whānau of Shargin Stephens will finally have their time in court.
Mill workers 'devastated' over sudden job losses
Eighty workers being laid off from a mill in Gisborne say the sudden job loss is devastating.
The time warp turns 50: Rocky Horror’s Richard O’Brien and his Kingdom of Bling
It is 50 years since The Rocky Horror Show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Audio
Suspected drowning of child in fountain prompts $90k modification plan
A public fountain in Tauranga where a pre-schooler is believed to have drowned will be modified to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
Auckland museum display has no mention of 2019 Whakaari disaster
The out-of-date volcano exhibit tells visitors that it is still possible to visit Whakaari / White Island by helicopter.
$404 for a ticket? Tauranga ferry plans shelved over 'scary' cost
Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the "eye watering" cost.
Millions spent by WorkSafe on Whakaari White Island disaster investigation
The investigation has been New Zealand's 'largest and most complex' health and safety investigation and prosecutions.
Enough cocaine for 350,000 hits found at Port of Tauranga
Customs has seized 35kg of cocaine from the engine compartment of a refrigerated shipping container.
Rotorua man who shared child sex abuse material jailed
The man was caught when an overseas-based app notified Customs of a New Zealander sharing abuse material on its platform.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash on SH2
Police are responding to a motorcycle crash on State Highway 2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne.
Driver rescued after plunging into Rotorua hot pool
A Rotorua driver had a lucky escape this afternoon when their car crashed through a fence and into a hot pool.
‘Radical idea’: Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides council
The proposal suggests converting freehold properties in areas that may become unliveable in the future into long-term leasehold properties.
Police watchdog: No charges after Rotorua tractor crash 'inexplicable'
Tony Parahi, 57, died after braking to avoid colliding with a tractor and trailer in 2019.
