Bay Of Plenty
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
Tornado hits Waihi Beach: 'We could not believe what we were seeing'
A Waihi Beach bach owner says the formation of the tornado which ripped roofs off houses and cut power to nearly 2500 properties was one of the most amazing things he's ever seen.
Around the motu : Alisha Evans in Tauranga
Alisha talks to Susie Ferguson about council plans that will displace sports clubs from their century old homes. And one of the district's parks is getting a name change from Maungatapu park to Opupu… Audio
Majority of Whakatōhea iwi agree to push on with Treaty settlement
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has confirmed the recent Whakatōhea ratification vote demonstrated enough support to enter into a settlement with the Crown.
Police appeal for witnesses after fatal single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
Police want the public's help following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 at Apata, near Katikati in Bay of Plenty on Monday morning.
Three dead in separate road crashes across the country
Three people have died in crashes on New Zealand roads on Monday.
Solomons Gold: 'It's what we don't put in that makes it special'
Glenn Yeatmann was working for a Honiara cocoa company back in 2002 when he had the idea of turning the high-quality local cacao beans into chocolate. His Mount Maunganui factory has been… Audio
Around the motu : Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
Diane talks to Susie about local efforts to help the Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort in neighbouring areas hard hit. Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter, Diane McCarthy is with the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel roading and recovery
The Coromandel Peninsula is in major recovery mode after 6 weeks of heavy rain, with many parts being cut off following huge landslides. Mayor of Thames-Coromandel Len Salt says the whole district is… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: New thunderstorm threat for affected regions
Metservice has issued a Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. Metservice forecaster Lisa Murray joins Kathryn for an update. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: How is your region affected?
Cyclone Gabrielle has severely impacted electricity supply and communications in parts of the North Island as it now heads southeast. Check how the situation is unfolding in your region. Audio
Woman dies after bank collapses on home
While severe weather is forecast ease in most places before dawn, a woman has died in Putorino, Hawke's Bay, after a bank collapsed onto her home.
'It could have been a lot worse' - Western Bay mayor James Denyer
Trees are down and people were evacuated from their homes, but the damage isn't "huge" for the Western Bay of Plenty after cyclone Gabrielle swept across Aotearoa.
Proposed re-opening of Rotorua skid pad prompts fear of 'nauseating' smell
A neighbour of a Rotorua skid pad that was closed in 2018 fears plans to revive it will see the smell of burning rubber and the sound of backfiring cars return.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Residents in parts of Waikato, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki told to evacuate
A state of emergency has been declared for Waikato and Whakatāne in Bay of Plenty and evacuations are underway.
Midwives fear roadside births if Cyclone Gabrielle damages more roads
They're working hard to ensure no one makes snap decisions that put them and their baby in danger.
Whakaari eruption: Plea for separate trial rejected by judge
A judge has rejected GNS Science's arguments for a split-off trial over alleged health and safety breaches at Whakaari / White Island.
GNS wants separate Whakaari / White Island trial
A judge is deliberating whether GNS Science should be tried alone, for alleged health and safety breaches at Whakaari / White Island.
Mystery surrounds missing Bay of Plenty man
Two months after he was last seen, no trace of Lofty Maki has been found.
Chris clash: Leaders flare up over policy purge, climate
Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon have defended their records on climate change and traded barbs over a lack of ideas.
