Bay Of Plenty
More criticism of Māori land law consultation
A Waitangi Tribunal report criticising consultation on Māori land law reform has been welcomed by Mataatua Māori District Council.
The Rena - a new haven for marine life?
Marine life has flourished around the wreck of the cargo ship Rena, a coalition of conservationists says. Audio
T.A. Sayers
It's been more than four years since the cargo ship Rena smashed into the Astrolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga in New Zealand's worst ever maritime disaster. Now a coalition of conservationists… Audio
Family disappointed with police handling of Kawerau siege
The whanau of the man charged with shooting four police officers say police missed the opportunity to end the standoff sooner. Rhys Richard Ngahiwi Warren appeared in the Whakatane District court… Audio
Bay of Plenty man appears in court after police shooting
A 27-year-old man has appeared at the Whakatane District Court accused of shooting four police officers. Audio
A lot of action for a small town
The dramatic stand-off between police and a lone gunman overnight has put nearby Kawerau under the spotlight - a town with high unemployment, where the Mongrel Mob is firmly entrenched.
Man alleged at centre of Kawerau stand-off arrested
The man alleged to be at the centre of an intense stand-off with police near Kawerau has appeared in court. Video, Audio
Kawerau siege
Lawyer Annette Sykes talks about the negotiations around the Kawerau police shootings. Audio
Kawerau siege - man in custody
A stand-off with police and a gunman near Kawerau has ended without incident. Audio
Former police negotiator reacts to Kawerau siege
Lance Burdett is a former national advisor to police negotiation teams, and was involved in the 2009 siege in Napier. Audio
Kawerau mayor reacts to Police standoff
The police standoff with a gunman in a rural house near Kawerau is still ongoing. Audio
Latest developments from Kawerau police cordon
Our reporter Edward Gay is at the police cordon. He's on the line. Audio
Major Police operation underway in Bay of Plenty
We spoke to Police Commissioner Mike Bush a few minutes ago -- he confirmed the offender is still in the house. Audio
Armed man still holed up in rural property near Kawerau
The armed man who shot and wounded four police officers yesterday morning is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau. Audio
Armed man holed up in rural property near Kawerau
The armed man who shot and wounded four police officers yesterday morning is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau. Audio
Locals near Kawerau siege told to stay inside locked homes
An armed man is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau after shooting and wounding four police officers. Audio
Four police officers shot and injured in Bay of Plenty
Four police officers have been shot and injured in an armed incident in the Bay of Plenty. Our reporter Mihingarangi Forbes spoke to the kaumatua of the Hahuru marae in Onepu, Hori Raerino. Audio
Witness describes scene at site of reported shootings
Three police officers have been shot and injured during an incident at a rural property near Kawerau. Whakatane Beacon editor Geoff Mercer joins Checkpoint from the scene. Audio
Rotorua bike fest defies gravity
Anointed by dirt and powered by passion is the mantra of international mountain biking event Crankworx, which starts in Rotorua today. Audio
