Bay Of Plenty
Marae initiative to help Edgecumbe residents without homes
An Edgecumbe grandmother forced out of her house by last year's flood has a place to call home again, thanks to a marae housing initiative.
Govt view on roading projects will up the ante, says group
The group campaigning for a four-lane highway between Tauranga and Katikati warns the government's view on new roading projects means protest action is likely.
Finlayson rejects Waitangi report as wrong and insulting
Suggestions the Crown rushed its settlement with the Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi Whakatōhea are insulting, the former Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister says.
Bella Vista residents left in limbo: 'Right now there is nothing'
The owners of 21 properties at a Tauranga development who will not be able to return to their homes because they are too dangerous to live in say someone needs to take responsibility for the debacle.
Homeowners in Tauranga subdivision won't be allowed back
Tauranga City Council has told the owners of 21 properties in the troubled Bella Vista that it's too dangerous to go back. Video, Audio
Crown unfairly negotiated settlement deal - Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has accused the Crown of unfairly negotiating the Whakatōhea settlement deal with a group that did not have the backing of the whole iwi.
Honey company warns poor harvest, takeover mooted
The honey products and oils company, Comvita, has warned a poor harvest due to the summer weather is expected to more than halve its profits offer.
Street racers caught at '150 kilometres an hour'
Illegal street racers have been caught speeding at up to 150km/h in Tauranga during a police crack down at the weekend.
Concerns over homeless on school doorstep
Increasing numbers of beggars under the influence have Tauranga's Greerton School parents worried for their children. Community worker Tommy Wilson is gathering ideas for sorting out the issue. Audio
Rejig of rescue helicopter bases 'could cost lives'
Pressure is building on the government to step in and ensure that rescue helicopter bases remain in Taupo and Rotorua.
BOP residents face rates hike to pay for flood damage
Bay of Plenty flood victims could face rates hikes of up to 25 percent to pay for damage caused by Cyclone Debbie.
Motorcyclist dies after crash at Mount Maunganui
A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a truck at Mount Maunganui this morning.
Hunters missing in BOP walk out of bush safe and well
A father and son who were overdue from a hunting trip in Waioeka Gorge in the Bay of Plenty have walked out safe and well.
A year after Edgecumbe floods: 78 homes still unoccupied
One year on from the devastation of ex-Cyclone Debbie and 78 homes in a small Bay of Plenty town are still in disrepair.
Edgecumbe flood victims - where are they now?
It's been one year to the day since the stopbank broke and hundreds of homes were flooded in Edgecumbe. Locals describe what they've endured, and where they are now. Video, Audio
Nurse not told of suicidal woman's access to drugs
Police did not pass on to mental health nurses critical information about a suicidal woman's access to drugs, a coroner was told yesterday.
Tūhoe come together for bi-ennial Ahurei festival
More than 15,000 people are expected to enjoy kapa haka, sports, debates and more at the three-day bi-ennial Tūhoe Ahurei festival. Video, Audio
Tauranga families in limbo as council assesses their homes
Thirteen Tauranga families will have to wait indefinitely before moving back into their homes at a troubled housing development. They were evicted ahead of Cyclone Hola because it was feared it could… Audio
Dr Joanna Kidman on youth activism
A school visit to Orakau battle site was the catalyst for a petition to commemmorate the history of the New Zealand Land Wars. Sociologist Dr Joanna Kidman shares her research into how the petition… Audio
Free for 18 years, now the gardners might have to pay
A group of volunteers which provides produce from the Bayfair Community Garden to the local foodbank are outraged Tauranga Council wants to charge them $314 a year to use council land. Video, Audio
