Bay Of Plenty
Mooove over cows, sheep milking on the rise
With dairy prices down in the doldrums, Landcorp is venturing into new territory - sheep milking. Audio
Torrential rain causes flooding in Bay of Plenty
A couple had to be rescued by tractor in Murupara after torrential rain flooded their home. The downpour overnight caused slips that closed roads around the rural township - and residents say they're… Audio
Port of Tauranga first half profit eases, cargo volumes flat
The country's biggest export port - the Port of Tauranga - has reported a lower first half profit with cargo volumes largely flat. Audio
Port of Tauranga first half profit eases
The country's biggest export outlet, Port of Tauranga, has reported a lower first half profit, with cargo volumes largely flat.
Funding boost for North Island lifeguards
New funding that makes it possible to offer free volunteer lifeguard training in the North Island's east will make a huge difference to beach safety, Surf Life Saving New Zealand says.
Bengali man missing in New Zealand
Police in south Auckland are appealing for sightings of a 25-year-old man who went missing more than two months ago.
Te Arawa soldiers memorial to be restored
The Te Arawa Soldiers' Memorial in the Rotorua Government Gardens is to get a makeover.
Wallaby Survey - Dale Williams
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is teaming up with DOC to survey how many wallabies are on the loose in the Rotorua region. The dama wallabies were released near Lake Okareka in 1912 and since… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Barry Brickell
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books, including the 2013 book (with David Craig), His Own Steam: the Work of Barry Brickell. He will discuss the poetry… Audio
One Man's Dream
Rod Millen is a New Zealand and international motor racing champion who has lived in the United States since 1978. He now commutes every two weeks between California and Hahei in the Coromandel . Rod… Audio, Gallery
One Man's Dream
Rod Millen is a New Zealand and international motor racing champion who has lived in the United States since 1978. He now commutes every two weeks between California and Hahei in the Coromandel . Rod…
AudioHydrangeas - Export Beauties
A chance comment by US TV personality Martha Stewart about twenty years ago, got Jane Bryant into growing hydrangeas. These old fashioned multi coloured flowers are in demand internationally… Audio, Gallery
Hydrangeas - Export Beauties
A chance comment by US TV personality Martha Stewart about twenty years ago, got Jane Bryant into growing hydrangeas. These old fashioned multi coloured flowers are in demand internationally…
AudioAFFCO workers face 'Monday-isation' action
AFFCO is launching what it calls a serious misconduct action against meatworkers who took last Monday off work following Waitangi Day. Video, Audio
Trampers rumbled for booking for non-existent babies
A group of trampers has been rumbled booking bunks for a dozen non-existent infants in an apparent attempt to keep an entire back country hut to themselves. Audio
Podiatrist must take anger management classes
A senior podiatrist who attacked his ex-wife's partner has escaped suspension but must attend anger management classes.
Frasertown siege ends peacefully as gunman surrenders
A two week manhunt for an armed and dangerous offender ended peacefully in the small settlement of Frasertown near Wairoa yesterday after a lengthy standoff with police. Audio
Call for better warning signs at popular swim spot
A Bay of Plenty rafting expert who recovered the body of a drowned man at Okere Falls says there needs to be clearer warning signs in the area.
Waitangi Rua Rautau Lecture 2016
At Te Herenga Waka Marae, Kelburn Campus Victoria University of Wellington
Coming up
Rotorua programme gets vulnerable kids into education
A programme to get vulnerable children into early childhood education has been even more successful than hoped. Audio
