Bay Of Plenty
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
Carver again shapes landmark pouwhenua
The hands of Kereama Hohua with Danny McRoberts shaped the first pouwhenua placed on one of New Zealand's oldest pā sites in modern times.
Waiariki result: 'The Māori Party now has the waka on the water'
The Māori Party is set to return to Parliament if special votes in Waiariki mirror those already counted, but it's close; Rawiri Waititi is leading Labour's Tāmati Coffey by just 415 votes. Video
The Outliers | Episode 11: Talei Bryant
Talei Bryant is from Waimana in the Bay of Plenty. She is a youth advocate who helps young people chase their dreams through her organisation Find Your Fish. Video
Rotorua Labour candidate Claire Mahon on near miss
Unsuccessful Labour candidate for Rotorua, Claire Mahon, is not sure yet if she will stay in the city and contest the 2023 election.
‘Te Pūtake o Tawa’ – Whakarewarewa Forest Hub 2 now open to the public
Rotorua's second Whakarewarewa Forest hub has officially opened to the public, after a frigid and blustery karakia on Thursday morning.
Winston Peters returns to Tauranga in final campaign sprint
NZ First leader Winston Peters is on the final campaign sprint after a marathon tour of the whole country as he fights for his political survival, writes Jo Moir. Audio
Kawerau mayor optimisitic Norske Skogg can make mill succeed
The Kawerau District mayor says the council will work closely with Norske Skogg as the newsprint mill owner decides what to do about the plant in the Bay of Plenty town.
Norske Skogg announced it is… Audio
Urupounamu Episode three - Should the Voting Age be 16?
Is there a magic number to suggest that a young person is mature enough to vote? In this week's kōrero session the hosts talk about the issue to lower the voting age to 16. Some students from a local… Audio
Plans laid out to boost flood protection for Whakatāne CBD
Flood protection for Whakatāne's town centre is about to get a much-needed upgrade to protect people and property against a one-in-100-year flood.
Authorities insist on nasal swab despite woman's bleeding risk
A woman who suffers from extreme nose bleeds may be forced to stay an extra week in managed isolation because health officials are refusing to let her have a Covid-19 throat swab.
Residents plead for more time as redesign of flood-hit area begins
Awatarariki residents say it is not appropriate for the council to redesign their neighbourhood while they are still living there.
Tauranga man plans to climb Mauao on 100th birthday
Les Marsh plans to climb Mauao on his 100th birthday.
Pest plan fails to impress Bay of Plenty councillors
Regional councillors were scathing when presented with a pest management plan for the Bay of Plenty this week.
Urupounamu Episode One - Māori Speaking Zones
Urupounamu is a six-part talk series on Te Ahi Kaa hosted by producer Justine Murray, Māori language teacher Ngairo Eruera and Te Kehukehu Patara. The series is a collaboration between Tauranga based… Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 3: Debates and Te Turu o te Wiki - Waiariki and Ikaroa Rāwhiti
Election campaigning is now in full swing. Party People tell us who they thought did well in the debates this week, including whom they think won when Jacinda and Judith went head-to-head. Audio
Hort Hub for Katikati
Construction of a new 'centre of excellence' for horticulture is expected to begin in Katikati early next year. The education hub will be based at Katikati College and will bring together training… Audio
Retailers concerned large carpark may be removed
Despite growing concern amongst some Whakatāne retailers, the district council is assuring the community there are no firm plans to remove the Kakahoroa Drive carpark.
