Bay Of Plenty
Coromandel holidaymakers warned to be careful with water use
Holidaymakers in the drought-hit Coromandel are being given a clear message - conserve water over summer or risk running out. Audio
Matakana Island fire under control but hot weather fuels worry
A large fire that burned for more than 24 hours last Sunday flared up again this weekend after crews remained on scene all week.
Almost $60k in fines for effluent discharges on BoP farm
Kaimai Dairy Farm Limited and the farm manager, both pleaded guilty to discharging effluent onto land in circumstance where it may enter water.
Bay of Plenty on drought watch
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council says the dry weather has meant some waterways are lower than they should be, which is dangerous for the ecosystem.
Dreams of tīpuna realised with Māori health academy
After finding immense success with its rangatahi hub, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is looking to replicate the magic with its new adult health and medical academy.
Ōpōtiki residents of 'houses that don't exist' upset over road sealing rejection
A group of residents is feeling invisible after Ōpōtiki District Council turned down an offer to help seal their road because councillors thought no-one lived on it.
Rotorua parking system costs: Council urged to apologise
Rotorua's controversial i-Park parking system cost the district council just over $1.7 million last year, consuming almost 84 percent of its just over $2 million parking revenue.
Remembering the victims of the Whakaari eruption
A number of commerative services have been held around Whakatane today to remember the 22 lives lost during the eruption of Whakaari White Island a year ago. Tonight Karyn recalls the reports today… Audio
Whakaari: 'What do you say when you lose a son'
As soon as the rāhui on Whakaari was lifted, Hayden Marshall-Inman's father went out fishing. It was as if Hayden put the huge fish on the end of the rod for his father. Audio
Cafe owner on Whakaari eruption commemoration
The Panel speaks to Taylor Ulufonua who owns the popular eatery Cafe 4 U. Audio
Whakatane marks anniversary of Whakaari eruption
The Panel speaks to 1xx reporter Alexander Goldsmith about the day's commemorations in Whakatane. Audio
Former labour contractor and owner to pay more than $250,000 over employment standard breaches
A former Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour contractor and its former owner have been ordered to pay hundreds and thousands of dollars for exploiting six migrant workers.
Whakaari one year on: Services pay tribute to victims
Whakatāne baptist church senior Pastor Peter Foster speaks to Jesse about the services and commemorations in the town to mark one year since the Whakaari/White Island tragedy. Audio
Community gathers for Whakaari eruption commemorations
Tears were shed this morning as iwi Ngati Awa led a dawn karakia in Whakatane this morning to commemorate one year since the Whakaari eruption.
And shortly about one hundred people will flow into the… Audio
One year on: Whakatāne leaders reflect on Whakaari tragedy
The Whakaari/White Island tragedy left an imprint on the community and its leaders, who on the eve of the one year anniversary remember those who died and those who helped.
Whakatāne Hospital staff remember trauma of eruption as anniversary nears
A nurse working in Whakatāne Hospital when Whakaari / White Island erupted says staff could never have prepared for the traumatic circumstances that confronted them.
A Place Where I Feel My Most Authentic Self
June Northcroft Grant talks about her career as an artist inspired by her ancestor Makareti Papakura in this sit down chat with Te Ahi Kaa. Audio
Tauranga councillor: Government intervention 'political move'
Tauranga city politicians call the decision by the Local Government Minister to appoint a commission to run the council a disappointing 'political move' and a loss of democracy.
Minister to appoint commission to Tauranga City Council
The Minister of Local Government has advised the Tauranga City Council of her intention to appoint commissioners.
Whakaari prosecutions 'fundamental for closure' - law expert
New Zealand has a lax attitude towards health and safety and the Whakaari/White Island prosecutions are a wake-up call, a law expert says.
