Bay Of Plenty
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob Barbarians president's tangi
Anxiety levels are high in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki as gang members ride for the tangi of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini. Audio
Police seek information on car set alight following death of gang boss
Police are investigating if the burnt-out car has any connection to the death of Steven Taiatini as his tangihanga continues.
Firefighters facing more than just fire at emergency housing providers
Fire inspectors attending emergency housing providers have been coming across tampered alarms, missing smoke stop doors and aggressive dogs. Audio
Police increase presence in Ōpōtiki amid homicide investigation
Police are increasing their presence in the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki to support a homicide investigation.
'At our wits' end' - Kawerau residents fed up with dirty tap water
Residents in a Bay of Plenty town are fed up with their rusty brown tap water, which they say is nasty to drink, dirties washing and causes skin irritations. Audio
Name of 45-year-old homicide victim released as police seek witnesses
The name of the victim of a suspected homicide in Ōpōtiki on Friday night has been released, as police continue their investigation.
Verbal abuse, physical threats: Rotorua city contractors face more public abuse
Abuse faced by city workers in Rotorua has more than tripled, with incidents including verbal and physical threats.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies in 'disorder related incident'
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in Ōpōtiki died following a "disorder related incident" last night.
Rotorua mayor gives birth, takes swipe at state of health system
Rotorua's mayor has spoken about the "truly special" moment, and criticised the sector's staff shortages.
Two men facing charges relating to Whakatāne death
The pair have been charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated robbery.
Around the motu : Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne
Gisborne Local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg speaks to Kathryn about rural residents who feeling forgotten following Cyclone Gabrielle, 81 year old Jim who faces winter living in a caravan, the… Audio
Cyclone Recovery Taskforce head Sir Brian Roche on the massive job ahead
Kathryn speaks with the man tasked with heading the goverment's Cyclone Recovery Taskforce on the massive and complicated job ahead. Sir Brian Roche chairs the Cyclone Recovery Taskforce - intended to… Audio
Midnight closing too early for district's clubs and bars
Eastern Bay bar owners and clubs feel they should be trusted to use their discretion about suitable closing hours.
Fee hikes for Tauranga's community facilities come under fire
"Utterly devastated" and "horrified" is how people have reacted to fee hikes for Tauranga community facilities.
From 'dream retirement home' to 'worst nightmare': Fast-rising lake inundates homes
Rotoehu homeowner Joan Blair has gone from living her dream to her worst nightmare.
Scene examination begins after man's body found near Whakatāne
A homicide inquiry has begun after a man's body was found down a bank on a rural road near Whakatāne.
Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga
Alisha talks to Kathryn about how paid parking in Tauranga's city centre has reduced the number of people visiting. Bill Campbell who owns the gift and souvenir store, Fancy That is leaving the CBD… Audio
Pensioners lose everything after Bay of Plenty flash flooding
Some pensioners have lost all their belongings after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihī Beach, in Bay of Plenty.
Episode 9: May 30th - Mata
Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa. Then Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by panellists Dr Lara Grieves and… Video, Audio
Whakaari eruption: Island's owners fail to have charges against them dismissed
The owners of Whakaari / White Island have failed to have charges against them thrown out.