Bay Of Plenty
One dead, two critical after linked incidents in Rotorua
A homicide investigation has begun after a woman was found dead, and two others found at a different address in a critical condition.
Three charged over NZ's biggest-ever cocaine shipment
A record-breaking 725kg of the drug was found at Port of Tauranga in 2022, with an estimated value of $253.75 million.
Tarawera sewerage scheme: Works restart, $400k added to project cost
There is 10 percent remaining on stage one of the $29m project that will see 446 homes connected to a wastewater reticulation system.
From selling shoes in China to sprouting microgreens in Te Puke
Kali sold shoes in China before coming to NZ. She discovered her green fingers just out of Te Puke where she has joined forces with her daughter to grow microgreens. Audio
Locals fed up with destruction of native trees
Brent Sheather says he has spent a lot of effort over many years into maintaining the steep bush-clad hillsides around his home, near Whakatāne.
Claim council 'got it wrong' after drivers fined $5m
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
Tauranga City Council pauses hotel and conference centre plans
It comes as central government directs councils to "rein in the fantasies" and get back to core business.
Light plane crash in Tauranga
Two people have been transported to hospital with minor injuries.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried scrapping minimum apartment size rules would allow motel rooms to be turned into housing.
Rainbow crossing for Tauranga a ‘symbol of diversity and belonging’
Tauranga getting a rainbow pedestrian crossing after a six-year campaign is a sign it is "growing up".
Health Minister assured services safe at Rotorua ED despite patient death
Shane Reti said he was sorry to hear of the "very unfortunate episode" but would not comment on whether it showed a system in crisis.
Patient dies while waiting at Rotorua Hospital
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Tauranga trials on-demand public transport
Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Daughter claims she should get more from her father's will than her siblings
The judge said it was a "tragedy" Beth had downplayed and "failed to recognise the contributions made by her siblings".
Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid on bus ride home
Tranzit Group Ltd, the company that provides the school bus service to Bethlehem College, has been sentenced for failing to comply with a duty of care.
Highway median barriers hit farmers in the pocket
Median barriers on SH2 near Katikati are "severely limiting" access and hurting horticultural and agricultural businesses, farmers say.
Tagging troubles: The city where graffiti reports tripled in a year
Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.
Western Bay of Plenty votes to keep Māori ward
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Growers convene in Tauranga for HortNZ conference
Bay of Plenty has hosted hundreds of horticulture leaders, growers and those from support sectors.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tuheitia
New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.
