Bay Of Plenty
Heavy rain on the way for Gisborne, eastern Bay of Plenty
Flood-weary Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty are next in line for heavy rain - after the lower South Island was battered last week.
Man dies after serious assault in Ōpōtiki
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died from a serious assault in the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki on Friday.
Teen arrested and charged after shots fired at vehicle in Rotorua
Police are looking for more people who might have been involved in the incident.
Whakaari/White Island trial ends with WML's closing arguments
The company managing the volcano said it had no presence on the volcanic island, so was not liable for operations that put the public at risk.
Seven trollies of rubbish collected by concerned Rotorua resident
A Rotorua woman who once took a weedeater to overgrown council grass is now tackling the city's "massive" litter problem,
'Absolutely ridiculous': Iwi health provider pays for staff health insurance
It was an "absolutely ridiculous" situation, the boss of Whakatāne's Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services admitted.
November opening planned for community hub tackling crime in Rotorua
Concerns about crime in Rotorua have sparked plans for a new community hub, which looks set to open in November.
Police seize knife, arrest woman in Whakatāne
Police in Whakatāne have seized a knife and charged a woman with shoplifting.
Tauranga drugs ring criminal has to give up 'bequest' from late father
Man convicted as part of a criminal syndicate ordered to give up 'inheritance' over outstanding $1.5m debt to the Crown.
Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Geoff Williams retires
Geoff Williams has led the council for 10 years.
Whakaari / White Island trial: Just one defendant left
The Whakaari / White Island trial is now down to one defendant - the rest have either been found guilty or had their charges dismissed. Audio
Roads, petrol prices and kaimoana: Te Araroa on the election
First Up reporter Leonard Powell has taken a tour around the East Cape, to check what's on people's minds pre-election. In Te Araroa they're talking roads, petrol prices, and protecting kaimoana. Audio
National promises end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua
National says it would aim to end the use of emergency housing motels in Rotorua within two years, if elected.
Race to save Rotorua's native trees nurtures local rangatahi
As forest scientists work to restore native tree species threatened by myrtle rust, a Jobs for Nature programme is empowering young Rotorua men to connect with nature. Audio
Motocross track solution for Awatapu dirt bikers
As complaints rev up about youths on dirt bikes ripping up parks and terrifying pedestrians in Awatapu, a strategy is being hatched to turn the problem into a solution.
Woman, 21, charged with murder after Tauranga death
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man at a Brookfield property last night.
'Carrot and stick' - How Rotorua halved early deaths from air pollution
The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years - contributing to a social cost saving of more than $100 million, district councillors…
Longer life predicted for cemetery
A new cemetery for the Whakatāne district is not as urgent as first thought, thanks to the increasing number of people choosing to be cremated.
Woman from Czech Republic found dead after crash in Whakatāne
A 32-year-old woman from the Czech Republic has been found dead after a single-vehicle crash in Whakatāne, police say.
Rotorua mayor plans new community safety hub after attacks on teens
Rotorua is not getting an urgent boost to the number of police officers despite the mayor's plea following brutal attacks on two teenage girls in the central city.