Bay Of Plenty
Supporters hope 'Book a Marae' will strengthen hapu
A te ao Māori answer to Airbnb looks set to provide marae with a constant revenue stream.
Anne Tolley reflects on her work in politics as she bows out
Anne Tolley reflects on 34 "fantastic" years in politics, including reform for children in state care, police and trades training.
Beachfront residents left in the dark over erosion plan
Wainui residents say they feel left in the dark over Gisborne District Council's management of erosion at the beachside settlement.
4.9 quake centred near Rotorua
A light earthquake has rattled the central North Island about 8.40am today.
Para athlete Lisa Adams remains positive during tough times
Rotorua para athlete Lisa Adams was unable to do much training during the Covid-19 lockdown, but she never let that get her down.
Councillor comes under fire during sewerage scheme debate
A Rotorua councillor has been criticised for not stepping back from the decision-making table after making a public submission on a controversial sewerage management proposal.
Gang arrests: 'They're not part of the team of five million'
Community leaders in the Bay of Plenty hope police raids targeting the Mongols motorbike gang will reassure the public they are safe after months of escalating tensions. Audio
Man's hand severed after daylight attack at service station
A man's hand was severed in an attack on the forecourt of a Bay of Plenty service station yesterday.
Kura kaupapa students kept at home over Covid-19 risk
A flight attendant who had contact with the two women who tested positive for Covid-19 has returned a negative test.
Ōpōtiki dilapidated barn compliant
Neighbours of a controversial barn in Ōpōtiki are disputing claims of constant hammering and unsanitary conditions.
'My cancer is my mōkai [pet]' - Te Kehukehu Butler
Te Ahi Kaa producer and presenter Justine Murray is with Te Kehukehu Butler who shares his story about living with cancer. Diagnosed three years ago, he has never smoked, does not drink alcohol and… Audio
Muller touts National's government vision if elected
The new National Party leader has made his pitch to voters for the position of prime minister in a speech in Bay of Plenty today, in the rural community of Te Puna where he grew up.
Free break at beach camps brings 'a lot of smiles'
More than 50 people who had a tough time during the Covid-19 lockdown are getting a free weekend of respite at Waihi Beach's two Top 10 Holiday Parks.
'Brave' housing plan touts 'thousands' of new homes in Rotorua
Thousands of new homes could be built in Rotorua as a result of a proposed new strategy for housing in the city.
Elevated unrest at Whakaari White Island
Volcanologists are recording continued unrest at Whakaari White Island.
In the last week, scientists on an observation flight detected a short-lived gas pulse, high temperatures in the crater, and… Audio
Petition for free parking fails to win council support
A bid for free parking in Rotorua's central business district has been quashed.
MP who was thrown out of bar to leave politics
New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell will leave Parliament after the general election.
Fears of 3700 job losses in Rotorua in wake of Covid-19
Rotorua is set to lose more than 3700 jobs in the fallout of Covid-19, resulting in $186 million in lost earnings, according to a new report.
New speed limits to come into force in Bay of Plenty
Speed limits on State Highway 33 and State Highway 30 in Bay of Plenty will be reduced.
Clive Fugill - Master Carver
Master Carver Clive Fugill was part of the first student intake at the carving school based at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Clive finished High School in 1966 and had… Audio
