Bay Of Plenty
Tauranga politicians remain outside the area, despite electoral boundary changes
Both the Tauranga mayor and local electorate MP live outside the area, and this will not change under the new electoral boundaries.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust calls for stronger partnership to protect Rotorua lakes
The trust says it has no "exclusive seat at the table" when it comes to Crown-led water management.
'No one injured' as police respond to incident in Rotorua
Police said there were reports someone had been injured, but upon arrival it appeared "not to be the case".
K?rero and Kai - sharing stories and flavours on the marae
Producer Justine Murray flexes her tastebuds on traditional kai cooked up at Otawhiwhi Marae where food and stories came together as part of this year's Flavours of Plenty Festival. It's the first… Audio
Whakatāne council emissions almost double due to tree felling
The felling of the Valley Road pine forest earlier this year was to prevent the risk of trees falling, and erosion.
Human remains found at East Cape beach
An investigation is underway after the discovery of human remains at Waihau Bay.
Person in hospital after gas incident at Bay of Plenty hotel
One person has been taken to hospital in the Bay of Plenty after a gas incident at the Hotel Matata this morning.
'School was boring': Getting hard-to-reach kids into construction careers
The Eastern Bay Trades Academy takes on about 15 students a year who learn on the job and gain NCEA level 3 at the same time. Audio
Snapchat predator admits sending video to 11-year-old girl
Raveen Saily was on bail, awaiting a rape trial , when he filmed a 13-year-old Rotorua girl performing a sexual act on him.
Wilde thrilled as World Triathlon's biggest event returns to NZ
Tauranga will host the biggest event in the world of triathlon, with Triathlon NZ awarded the 2028 World Triathlon Championships.
Ex-homeowner taken to court for refusing to leave after mortgagee sale
Buyers of a Pāpāmoa Beach house needed a High Court order to remove the previous owner.
Police probe man's death in Rotorua at the weekend
The man was brought into Rotorua Hospital by four others on Saturday night after being found critically injured on the roadside.
Holes in lake wall meant to keep polluted water out alarm locals
The Ōhau channel diversion wall divides the water in Lake Rotorua from the cleaner waters of Lake Rotoiti, but large holes in the wall's side have locals sounding alarm bells.
One airlifted to hospital after Bay of Plenty helicopter crash
Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an aviation incident in Matatā at about 3.15pm Sunday.
'It's about deterrence': Call for aerial crackdown on dirt bikers
A Rotorua resident wants drones used to fight illegal dirt bike activity plaguing the city.
'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors
Rotorua is experiencing a surge in domestic tourism, with new figures showing an increase in visitor numbers, spending and accommodation occupancy.
Mayor's call for council review backed by LGNZ
Mahé Drysdale's remit is aimed at increasing efficiency in local government and reducing ratepayer costs.
How are Bay of Plenty's geothermal systems managed?
And what management changes are the Regional Council considering? Audio
