Bay Of Plenty
One person critical after bikes crash in Bay of Plenty
Two people were injured in a crash involving two motorbikes on the Te Puke Highway this morning.
Fruit, flowers and fragrances: life on an organic orchard
Olia Alpatskaya is from the Ural Mountains in Russia and trained as a mining engineer. She came to New Zealand for a better life with her children and to escape biting minus 30 winter temperatures… Audio, Gallery
Third urban population of native bats found in Rotorua
Rotorua residents may be able to check out a threatened species of native bats while they stop by the supermarket, after a new discovery that bats are using urban areas in the city.
Body found in Rotorua stream
The body was found in Puarenga Stream by a member of the public this morning.
Vince Copeland On The Rites of Battle
Vince Copeland is the former Pou Whakahaere at Mahitahi Akoranga an organisation that works alongside inmates to reduce re-offending, in his capacity as a officer with the territorial services Vince… Audio
Staffrooms, libraries being turned into classrooms as students increase
Education Ministry figures show Tauranga schools enrolled so many children they reached 98 percent of their official classroom capacity by the middle of last year, the highest figure of any city.
Tourist dies after fall while on Whale Island guided tour
An elderly tourist has fallen and later died on a guided tour on Whale Island in Bay of Plenty, and all tour operations have been suspended.
Dr Wiremu Doherty on landmarks and relationship building in the midst of conflict.
In this continuing series about the history of conflict in Aotearoa, CEO of Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi Dr Wiremu Doherty discusses the impact of war within his tribal areas of Tuhoe and Ngati… Audio
Person seriously injured in Tauranga after reported assault
A person is in Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries after reportedly being assaulted last night.
Eight injured after two-car crash in Bay of Plenty
Eighteen people have died on New Zealand roads since Monday, with at least six of them under the age of 18.
Officer censured after shooting at his own car
The police watchdog has found an officer was not justified in shooting at his own police car while it was being stolen.
Toddler's death prompts homicide investigation
The death of a toddler in Tauranga a week ago is now being treated as a homicide by police.
Children of Kawerau's established gang families seek futures in the Police
Children of Kawerau's established gang families are seeking futures in the Police, thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school. Video, Audio
Tauranga bans begging near shops
A controversial bylaw comes into effect in Tauranga today, making it illegal for people to beg or sleep rough within five metres of a shop. Audio
'Hidden homeless' feel threatened by push out of Tauranga CBD
Making it illegal to sleep outside Tauranga shopfronts will compromise the security of homeless women who rely on the shelter, the lighting and the CCTV cameras in the city, say opponents of the move.
Dr Vincent O Malley on increasing public awareness of the NZ Land Wars.
British Imperialism, colonization, the attributes of Maori leaders and the NZ Land Wars are themes of books and reports written by Historian Vincent O Malley. At a recent symposium he discussed why… Audio
Baby critically injured in Tauranga dies
A 17-month-old baby found critically injured in Tauranga two days ago has died at Auckland's Starship Hospital.
Blessing planned for site of sawmill fatality in Bay of Plenty
A Bay of Plenty sawmill site will be blessed on Monday after a man died in a workplace accident.
Staff responsible for Bella Vista botch-up to be 'held to account' - mayor
The mayor of Tauranga is vowing to hold to account those responsible for the botch-up at the failed Bella Vista housing development.
