Bay Of Plenty
'Joseph ... will help anybody': search for missing man
A new search for Joseph Webb, who has been missing near Whakatāne since mid-July, has failed to find any sign of him.
State Highway 2 in Bay of Plenty closed after chemical spill
A truck carrying chemicals has crashed in the Bay of Plenty, closing State Highway 2 near Wairoa Bridge.
'Inland port' set to have cargo trains from Tauranga
Tainui Group Holdings and the Port of Tauranga have announced a rail partnership at the proposed Ruakura Inland Port near Hamilton.
Outdoors "classroom" needs a new home
In 2014 teacher Kevin Powell realised his passion was outside the classroom. So he and his wife Jane decided to open a hands-on, outdoors classroom where children could learn about farming, food, and… Audio, Gallery
Woman reported missing has been found
A Bay of Plenty woman and her child who had been reported missing have been found safe and well.
Rereata Makiha on learning within the Whare Wānanga space
In the final episode of this series about the Maramataka, Rereata Makiha talks about growing up in the Hokianga and was 'by default' immersed in the traditional learning under the whare wananga. From… Audio
Four teens charged with aggravated robbery
Four teenagers have been arrested and charged with the aggravated robbery of a dairy, in Mt Maunganui this morning.
A Helping Hand from Hemp
Dave and Anne Jordan say the world would benefit from the widespread planting and use of hemp. They have been working for more than a decade to build a hemp industry in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
Understanding the Lunar Phases
In part two of this series, Rereata Makiha explains the different lunar phases of the maramataka used as a guide for the best times to plant, fish and collect kaimoana. In recent years Makiha says… Audio
Two pedestrians die in overnight crashes
One person is dead following a crash near Huntly while another died in a Bay of Plenty crash overnight.
Deadly crash at Matata in Bay of Plenty
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty this morning.
Waimana Gorge reopens more than three weeks after slip
State Highway 2 through Waimana Gorge in Bay of Plenty will reopen tomorrow, but only during daylight hours.
Large sinkhole closes road in Tauranga
A resident who lives close to a Tauranga bridge where a large sinkhole has appeared says there's concern that the bridge may collapse.
Four forestry workers confirmed to be in fatal Bay of Plenty crash
The four men killed in a collision in Bay of Plenty yesterday have been confirmed to be forestry workers.
Four dead after van collides with logging truck
Four people are dead after a head-on crash between a van and a fully-laden logging truck in Bay of Plenty this morning. Bay of Plenty road policing manager Inspector Brent Crowe says it was still dark… Audio
Four killed in head-on crash with logging truck
Four people were killed this morning when the van they were in collided head-on with a logging truck in the Kaingaroa Forest. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
The Maramataka with Rereata Makiha
The Māori Lunar Calendar or the Maramataka outlines the different phases of the moon and is a guide to the optimal days for fishing, planting or harvesting food. Maramataka exponent Rereata Makiha… Audio
Pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run incident
Police are seeking information about a hit-and-run that left a person seriously injured at Pahoia, north of Tauranga.
Matatā residents not leaving without a fight
Matatā residents are gearing up for a legal battle to be able to stay in their beachside homes after the council gave them an ultimatum - sell up, at market rate, or prepare for their land to be… Video, Audio
Matata residents receive an offer
The residents of a small Bay of Plenty beach settlement at risk from potentially deadly debris flows will be offered market value for their properties - if they decide to leave. Audio
