Bay Of Plenty
Teens charged after fleeing police in rental cars
Seven teenagers have been arrested after trying to flee police in three stolen rental cars.
Tauranga's appeal to retirees driving up house prices
An ageing population and lower overall salaries in the city have contributed to Tauranga's place as New Zealand's most unaffordable city, the mayor says.
Tauranga to solve unaffordable housing - mayor
Tauranga plans to open up new sites of land and increase housing density to address its impending housing crisis. Survey results released yesterday show the city has usurped Auckland as New Zealand's… Audio
Pineapple puzzle perplexes Papamoa
Papamoa locals have been left scratching their heads after a dozen mystery pineapples washed up in the surf.
One dead after crash in Bay of Plenty
One person died following a crash between a car and a van which closed a section of State Highway 2 last night.
Unfairly sacked worker awarded $17k
A worker has been awarded $17,000 after she was unfairly sacked from her job at a Bay of Plenty grocery store.
Petition launched over Whakatāne Māori ward
The establishment of a Māori ward on the Whakatāne District Council has sparked fierce debate, with a petition launched demanding a referendum on the decision. Audio
Maori ward decision splits councillors, sparks fierce debate
Whakatane District councillors last year voted 6-5 for Maori wards but the discussion continues among locals. Te Manu Korihi reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui looks at the issue. Audio
Man charged with murder over Tauranga death
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a man was dumped at Tauranga Hospital's emergency department yesterday.
Roads Run Through Us: 6
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this final of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers hospitalised
Only one person out of the 15 admitted to hospital after contracting a virus at the Rhythm and Vines festival will stay there overnight.
Woman critically injured in Tauranga crash
The 31-year-old was airlifted to hospital after being thrown from a car.
Roads Run Through Us: 2
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this second of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Two seriously injured in Tauranga crash
Four people have been injured in a two-car crash.
Diver almost loses finger to paua
A man almost lost his middle finger while collecting paua from a rock on Mayor Island, near Tauranga.
Two injured, power cut in Rotorua car crash
Two people are injured - one critically - when a car hit a pedestrian and crashed into an electricity box in Rotorua.
Portia Woodman: rugby star
Portia Woodman was part of the World Cup-winning Black Ferns and player of the year at the World Rugby Awards. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her busy year on the field, and where she sees the game… Audio
Lotto's humble millionaire
When Lou Te Keeti won 10.3 million dollars in the Lotto Powerball this year, he made a couple of unlikely decisions - one was to go public, and the other was to stay put. There have been no lavish… Audio
Three injured in beach crash
Three people were injured, one critically, when their car crashed into sand dunes at Mt Maunganui beach.
Officer struck by fleeing vehicle in BOP
A man has been charged after a police officer was hit by a car in the Bay of Plenty this morning, leaving him with serious leg injuries.
