Bay Of Plenty
White Island Tours pleads guilty to amended Whakaari / White Island charges
White Island Tours has pleaded guilty to two amended charges, relating to the health and safety regime when Whakaari / White Island erupted in 2019.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini hit by ute, police say
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians boss Steven Taiatini died after he was run down by a ute in Ōpōtiki, police say.
Gang president's death: Friend says meetings needed to defuse tension
A family friend of a slain gang boss believes there will be a lot of work behind the scenes to keep tensions at bay. Audio
Some Ōpōtiki residents calm, others on edge as gang farewells leader
Members of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians have gathered at Hillcrest Cemetery to farewell their fallen leader.
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob Barbarians president's tangi
Anxiety levels are high in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki as gang members ride for the tangi of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini. Audio
Police seek information on car set alight following death of gang boss
Police are investigating if the burnt-out car has any connection to the death of Steven Taiatini as his tangihanga continues.
Firefighters facing more than just fire at emergency housing providers
Fire inspectors attending emergency housing providers have been coming across tampered alarms, missing smoke stop doors and aggressive dogs. Audio
Police increase presence in Ōpōtiki amid homicide investigation
Police are increasing their presence in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki to support a homicide investigation.
'At our wits' end' - Kawerau residents fed up with dirty tap water
Residents in a Bay of Plenty town are fed up with their rusty brown tap water, which they say is nasty to drink, dirties washing and causes skin irritations. Audio
Name of 45-year-old homicide victim released as police seek witnesses
The name of the victim of a suspected homicide in Ōpōtiki on Friday night has been released, as police continue their investigation.
Verbal abuse, physical threats: Rotorua city contractors face more public abuse
Abuse faced by city workers in Rotorua has more than tripled, with incidents including verbal and physical threats.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies in 'disorder related incident'
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in Ōpōtiki died following a "disorder related incident" last night.
Rotorua mayor gives birth, takes swipe at state of health system
Rotorua's mayor has spoken about the "truly special" moment, and criticised the sector's staff shortages.
Two men facing charges relating to Whakatāne death
The pair have been charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated robbery.
Around the motu : Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne
Gisborne Local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg speaks to Kathryn about rural residents who feeling forgotten following Cyclone Gabrielle, 81 year old Jim who faces winter living in a caravan, the… Audio
Cyclone Recovery Taskforce head Sir Brian Roche on the massive job ahead
Kathryn speaks with the man tasked with heading the goverment's Cyclone Recovery Taskforce on the massive and complicated job ahead. Sir Brian Roche chairs the Cyclone Recovery Taskforce - intended to… Audio
Midnight closing too early for district's clubs and bars
Eastern Bay bar owners and clubs feel they should be trusted to use their discretion about suitable closing hours.
Fee hikes for Tauranga's community facilities come under fire
"Utterly devastated" and "horrified" is how people have reacted to fee hikes for Tauranga community facilities.
From 'dream retirement home' to 'worst nightmare': Fast-rising lake inundates homes
Rotoehu homeowner Joan Blair has gone from living her dream to her worst nightmare.
Scene examination begins after man's body found near Whakatāne
A homicide inquiry has begun after a man's body was found down a bank on a rural road near Whakatāne.
