Bay Of Plenty
Low-lying suburbs still underwater in Napier
Some of Napier's low-lying suburbs are still experiencing severe flooding from yesterday's record rainfall.
Despite a reprieve in the rain this morning, the wet weather is set to return this evening.
…Napier artist lucky to be alive after landslips, flooding
A Napier artist says he's lucky to be alive after almost being trapped by two separate landslips during yesterday's torrential rain.
It was second wettest day in Napier city since records began, with… Audio
'A touch of racism': Calls for bilingual traffic signs
Rules around bilingual road signage have been described as having "a touch of racism" by a Rotorua iwi representative.
Napier floods: State of emergency declared
Flooding has swept through Napier streets, prompting evacuations, rescues and causing widespread damage, and a local state of emergency has been declared.
Urupounamu Episode Seven - Life After Moko
Should there be restrictions around receiving moko or is this deficit thinking? Is there an expectation that a person must speak Māori or even change their lifestyle? Hosts Ngairo Eruera, Te Kehukehu… Audio
Whakatāne Māori ward advocates cheer government stance
Three Whakatāne women who led the charge for Māori wards in the district are ecstatic legislation change has been signalled.
Council failed to meet almost half of its service targets
Rotorua Lakes Council failed 43 percent of its key performance targets in the last financial year, but the council says much of that is due to the impact of Covid-19.
The programme to improve Lake Rotorua's water quality
Jesse speaks to Helen Creagh the Rotorua Catchments Manager about the programme works and its results so far. Audio
Rotorua lakes health on the up, but Lake Rotorua still ranked ‘poor’ for swimming
New data shows a marked improvement in the water quality and health of Rotorua's lakes, but some say it's too soon to start celebrating.
Urupounamu Episode Six - Decolonisation
What defines the act of decolonisation? Is it a state of mind or is it detaching from the dominant culture? In episode six of the talk series 'Urupounamu' the hosts break down what decolonisation… Audio
Rapidly expanding Robotics Plus
Robotics Plus makes robots for the primary sector. It started ten years ago looking at a fully automated kiwifruit harvester. It is now working on an all terrain self driving vehicle for Yamaha… Audio
Debate over random drug testing vs impairment testing
Whakatāne District Council recently signed an agreement with The Drug Detection Agency to provide all drug and alcohol screening for staff in "safety sensitive areas".
Rates debt continues to climb in Whakatāne
Covid-19 appears to be hitting the community with fewer people managing to pay their rates on time this quarter.
Contractor locked in cupboard at Whakatāne council
A hydrogen gas vent being incorrectly installed, contractors hitting electrical wire, and a contractor being locked in a cupboard were the most notable health and safety incidents recorded at…
The fall and rise of the gold kiwifruit
New Zealand is the third largest producer of kiwifruit in the world. But in November 2010, that looked to change when kiwifruit vines across the country became ravaged by the bacterial disease PSA. It… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Five - What defines Māori Art?
When is Māori Art – Not Māori Art? Singer Songwriter Ria Hall, and Spoken Word Artist Te Kahu Rolleston bring their thoughts to the table. Audio
Algal blooms in parts of Lake Rotorua prompts warning
Fishers are being warned to avoid parts of Lake Rotorua after a potentially toxic algae bloom was found in the lake.
Inquiries begin after critically injured man dies
A man has died overnight in Whakatāne, after presenting to hospital with critical injuries.
Making Sawdust in Gisborne
For 31 years John Larsen has been milling timber on the outskirts of Gisborne. As the returns from milling have dwindled, John has diversified and now manufactures gates, dunnies, dog kennels and meat… Audio
The 90s File - Sam Tietjen
Sam Tietjen trained in mechanical engineering but has come back to the family orchard and is now overseeing the planting of 2000 avocado trees. Audio
