Bay Of Plenty
Steam and mud erupts bursts through Rotorua road
An eruption of steam, mud and water has burst through a traffic island in Rotorua, forcing a partial road closure.
Police charge third man with murder of man in Whakatāne
Police have charged a third man with the murder of a 48-year-old man in Bay of Plenty last month.
Rotorua Museum shortfall estimate now $18 million - minimum
An estimated $18 million to $20 million will be required to finish the Rotorua Museum renovation, a council report reveals.
Closer scrutiny uncovers hundreds of items of rubbish at idyllic bay
Volunteers have removed a surprisingly large amount of litter from an apparently pristine beach in Mount Maunganui.
Man to appear in court after large methamphetamine seizure
A 39-year-old man is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today in relation to a large seizure of methamphetamine.
'Soul-crushing': Poignant views on use of reserves for housing aired
A resident says the sale of the Coulter Road Reserve for housing would crush "the heart and soul" of the local community.
Rotorua council says 'no' to Three Waters
Only one Rotorua Lakes councillor did not want to reject the government's controversial proposal.
Rotorua reserves proposal: Four petitions, 1215 signatures in opposition
Four petitions with a total of 1215 signatures opposing the proposal to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing, will be presented to the council on Thursday.
NZ's largest mass timber office building to be built in Tauranga
New Zealand's largest mass timber office building will be constructed in Tauranga.
Double digit rates hike for Tauranga residents
Tauranga residents will see a rates increase of 13.7 percent this year, to help fund infrastructure and the Tauranga civic precinct.
Significant traffic delays after Mount Manganui crash
Police have warned of major traffic delays following a serious crash on State Highway 29A at Mount Manganui.
Capturing tuna
Five years ago Himiona Nuku started capturing eels full of eggs and helping them on their migratory journey. That was because two power stations on the Rangitaiki River were blocking their path. Audio
Tourism venture pivots to teaching
Kohutapu Lodge was humming four years ago, it was welcoming international backpackers and living up to its five word motto "Changing a town through tourism". Overnight all that changed. After many… Audio
Resource consent granted for Whakatāne boat harbour
Excitement is growing for the future of Whakatāne as resource consent is granted for the proposed $29 million boat harbour, Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne.
Rottweiler attack: Judgment reserved after conflicting evidence over car instructions
Two different accounts of the same alleged dog attack have emerged during the trial of a Tauranga woman and her large rottweiler.
Pair charged with murder over death of Tauranga man
Two people are due to appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder of 51-year-old Tauranga man Mitchell Te Kani.
Woman on trial for alleged rottweiler attack
A Tauranga veterinarian has described in detail her alleged attack by a large rottweiler, which is facing euthanasia.
Homicide investigation after assault victim in Bay of Plenty dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in the Bay of Plenty.
New Tauranga MP's priorities tackling crime and gangs, easing cost of living
Tauranga's new MP Sam Uffindell says he wants the city to be the best place in which to work, play and raise a family.
Health approach to drugs more effective than prohibition: Drug Foundation
Expansion of a methamphetamine treatment programme shows a health approach to drugs is far more effective than prohibition.
