Bay Of Plenty
Rotorua parks, cemetery workers on strike over pay
The 75 workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation InfraCore will go on strike for eight days from Friday.
'We know we can make a difference' - Pania Hetet
Te Pūkaea o Te Waiora - an iwi-led partnership based in Whakatāne - aims to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts by providing whānau with options and support.
Person arrested after threat plunges hospital into lockdown
Armed officers were stationed at the hospital doors after a "threatening phone call".
The Food Bowl of Plenty exhibition to open this weekend
This weekend the Western Bay Museum in Katikati is launching a new exhibition paying homage to the Bay of Plenty's food production. Paula Gaelic has spent the last six months scouring her region to… Audio
Disorder outside court leads to arrests in Whakātane
Three people have been arrested after an incident between two groups outside the Whakātane District Court.
Dredging to deepen challenging boat entrance in Whakatāne
Boaties using the Whakatāne River entrance will be relieved that dredging has started on the narrows, where the shallow water has been causing concern.
25 arrested, 11,000 cannabis plants found in police raids
Police have arrested 25 people and seized 29 guns in a major operation aimed at gangs.
Two homes, Harley, cars, $80,000 seized in police raids
A 37-year-old man is facing meth and firearm charges following a police operation.
Crash with car kills motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car on Saturday afternoon.
Tiny home compliance nightmare comes to an end
A Bay of Plenty woman spent 16 months to try and get a tiny home built on her daughter's property.
Police release images of people allegedly involved in Tauranga attack
CCTV images have been released of those allegedly involved in an assault that left two with serious injuries.
Man arrested after alleged stabbing in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
A man was seriously injured in the incident.
Kāinga Ora says there's no evidence it hurts house prices
The agency has about 900 homes in Rotorua and is making a major push for another 500 in two years.
'No ghosts that I know of': Could you live in a former mortuary?
How would you feel about living in an old funeral home that until recently also had a mortuary on site? Audio
Tauranga stadium to be delivered in stages
Plans for a stadium in central Tauranga have been scaled back and construction pushed out because of budget constraints.
Allergic Rotorua woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarm
Lynne Coutts says she is allergic and could experience severe swelling if stung.
Tauranga building evacuated over 'potential explosive threats'
Customs staff discovered potentially explosive items while examining guns that had been declared.
Council just can't afford water upgrades
"We don't have, as a council, the financial capability and capacity," a Whakatāne District Council meeting has heard.
New agreement aims to make Whakatāne more accessible, safer
A new agreement between a disability advocacy group and Whakatāne's council aims to make the district safer and more accessible.
Tauranga Commission drops business case into road charges
The Tauranga City Council Commission will not continue with its proposed business case into variable road pricing after a largely negative community response.
