Bay Of Plenty
State of emergency declared in Ngongotaha
A state of emergency is in place in Ngongotaha near Rotorua after a stream burst forcing the evacuation of about 30 homes.
Perfect storm hits NZ fruit industry
A massive shortage of seasonal labour that affected this year's apple harvest is now flowing on to kiwifruit. As that crop hits its peak harvesting time, they're short of over a thousand workers for… Audio
Perfect storm hits NZ fruit industry
A massive shortage of seasonal labour that affected this year's apple harvest is now flowing on to kiwifruit. As that crop hits its peak harvesting time, they're short of over a thousand workers for…
AudioRatepayer funded Rotorua markets
Two Rotorua markets are being propped up by the Council. Should ratepayers be footing the bill for markets, concerts and Ed Sheeran murals? Audio
Man missing at Bay of Plenty waterfall
The Police National Dive Squad have been called in after a man went missing while swimming at Omanawa Falls in the western 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.
