Bay Of Plenty
Open council forums could avoid ‘misinformation’ on reserves proposal – resident
A Rotorua resident believes the district council could avoid "misinformation" spreading if it opened closed-door "forums" to the public.
Podiatrist who deformed patients' feet can continue practising
A podiatrist who operated on the feet of six patients, leaving them deformed and in chronic pain, is allowed to continue practising, but not as a podiatric surgeon.
Electoral Commission names Tauranga by-election candidates
The Electoral Commission has revealed the names of the candidates standing in the Tauranga by-election - and Winston Peters is not among them.
Te Pāti Māori's racism safety concerns: 'I see it daily'
The party says a string of racist incidents in the city, including a white supremacist leaflet drop, has caused them to opt out of the race altogether - and protect their mana. Some locals agree.
Te Pāti Māori says it will not stand a candidate in Tauranga by-election
Te Pāti Māori says it will not stand a candidate in the upcoming Tauranga by-election because of the threat from white supremacists.
Council looks at housing-first response to Whakatāne homelessness
It has been almost five years since the Whakatāne Homeless Action Group was formed in response to growing numbers of rough sleepers.
Tania Tapsell to run for mayor of Rotorua Lakes Council
Tania Tapsell has entered the race for the Rotorua mayoralty with a promise to focus on stopping "the spend".
Two dead after road crashes, one dead after quad bike accident
Two people have died after crashes in Northland and Bay of Plenty yesterday.
Would-be mayor on atomic mission
Victor Luca wants to be Whakatāne's next mayor, but first he has another mission to complete.
Election candidate takes council to court over controversial bill
Election candidate Robert Lee is taking Rotorua Lakes Council to court for a judicial review of its November decision to pursue a bill to change electoral rules for the district.
Rotorua Lakes Council operating deficit now almost $6.6 million
The council had budgeted for an almost $4.4m operating deficit for the period, and an overall operating deficit for the year of $10.4m. The result for the period was a $5,595,000 deficit.
Locals and visitors reminded Mt Ruapehu is 'the boss'
"He'll do what he wants to do" is a common sentiment shared among Ruapehu locals.
Mount Maunganui road trial costs drivers $1.2 million in two weeks
A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks.
Pāpāmoa planting peeves off residents
Riparian planting along a Pāpāmoa waterway has been given the green light once again, but residents want the reserve left alone.
Search for Bay of Plenty fisherman formally suspended
The two-week search for a fisherman missing off the Bay of Plenty coast has been formally suspended.
'Dithering' on tsunami sirens gone on too long - ex-councillor
Tsunami sirens for Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa have been talked about for nearly 20 years but, despite having funding, council want to remove them from their work programme.
'No therapeutic benefit': Ombudsman concerned over slow reduction in use of seclusion
The Ministry of Health is being urged to step in following high rates of seclusion at two mental health units, particularly for Māori patients.
Woman admits murder of child who suffered multiple injuries, including severe burns
A Te Puna woman charged with the ill-treatment and murder of a 5-year-old Bay of Plenty child has today pleaded guilty.
'We've got to get this right going forward'
A proposed law to introduce Māori seats to the Rotorua District Council may have to go back to square one but is salvageable, Minister of Māori Development Willie Jackson says. Audio
Police appeal for sightings of missing fisherman's possessions
Police are appealing for sightings of items of interest as they review the next stage in a search for a missing fisher in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
