Bay Of Plenty
Health Minister assured services safe at Rotorua ED despite patient death
Shane Reti said he was sorry to hear of the "very unfortunate episode" but would not comment on whether it showed a system in crisis.
Patient dies while waiting at Rotorua Hospital
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Tauranga trials on-demand public transport
Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Daughter claims she should get more from her father's will than her siblings
The judge said it was a "tragedy" Beth had downplayed and "failed to recognise the contributions made by her siblings".
Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid on bus ride home
Tranzit Group Ltd, the company that provides the school bus service to Bethlehem College, has been sentenced for failing to comply with a duty of care.
Highway median barriers hit farmers in the pocket
Median barriers on SH2 near Katikati are "severely limiting" access and hurting horticultural and agricultural businesses, farmers say.
Tagging troubles: The city where graffiti reports tripled in a year
Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.
Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Growers convene in Tauranga for HortNZ conference
Bay of Plenty has hosted hundreds of horticulture leaders, growers and those from support sectors.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
Toddler killed after oven fell on her
Councils should consider regulating the installation of free-standing ovens after a toddler was killed when one fell on her, a coroner says.
Arrests over group trying to catch people attempting online contact with minors
The teens face serious assault charges, and charges relating to causing harm by posting digital communications.
Tauranga council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga's new council must decide whether to continue work to fluoridate the city's water or try for an extension ahead of a looming deadline, otherwise it risks large fines.
Backtrack on median barrier installation after residents complain
Locals banded together to fight the installation of the barrier, saying it would block escape in an emergency and slow first responders.
Port of Tauranga profits fall $25m
The country's biggest port has reported a weaker profit as cargo volumes fell but said it's had an improvement in the second half of the year.
Rotorua primary school teacher sentenced for indecent act with pre-teen girl
Erin Jarmey's lawyer described her acts as a "horrific mistake" and a "tragedy of Shakespearean proportions".
Should we be concerned about Whakaari/White Island?
The volcano is going through an "extended active period". What does that mean?
Rotorua council wants to collect dog DNA to help in prosecutions
It will help accurately identify dogs that are - and are not - involved in attacks, it says.
Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa, could save ratepayers $1million a year in interest.
'Locked out': Pipeline protesters met with cameras, fencing
A protest at the edge of a sacred Rotorua lake is back - now under the eye of $3000 council cameras.
