Bay Of Plenty
Killing of man by mobsters 'so concerning, so outrageous' - judge
A judge has described the fatal attack by a group of Mongrel Mob gang members on the law-abiding residents of a suburban Tauranga property as "gratuitous, wanton violence that at its worst was frankly…
Man smashes into police station, barricades himself inside with chainsaw
An axe and machete were also found after he smashed his way through the Murupara Police Station's front door. Audio
Tauranga faces 12 percent rates hike, council seeks further savings
Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12 percent from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20 percent if the council had not found savings.
Rotorua woman found guilty of assault 'clawed' self-appointed parking warden
A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who "clawed" his neck and struck him on the head.
Driver charged after multiple hurt in Taupō crash
Two vehicles crashed on the Napier-Taupō Road near Rangitaiki School Road, Taupō District.
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Highlands Station - a farm shaped by an eruption
Farming in the wake of the Mt Tarawera eruption has tested the Ford family for nearly a century. But dam-building and a lighter footprint on the land in the sensitive Rotorua Lakes area has earned… Audio
'A stale, frozen, hard, crumbly bun' - Rotorua kura students served single bread roll for lunch
The co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai has called out the government's school lunch programme after some students were dished out only a single bun.
Māori landowners hit back over concerns for river energy plans
Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones who grew up paddling the Kaituna River says its loss for her sport will be devastating.
Council quits LGNZ, calling it 'far left'
The advocacy body is "pushing a certain agenda", one councillor claims, as another council opts out.
Internet down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty
Chorus says the copper network outage is expected to last until Wednesday morning.
$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent
The village - complete with bar, cafe and theatre - has been green lit.
Community boards resist Western Bay of Plenty merger proposal
At an appeal hearing on Thursday, four of the region's five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice.
Nearly one in four bottle shops in alcohol sting failed to check users' age
Eight Tauranga liquor stores have been caught red-handed selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds.
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar. In the second half of the show, they discuss the avalanche of political interest in Greenland and chat to a… Audio
Dick Frizzell's love letter to Hastings
Painter and printmaker Dick Frizzell's works are held in galleries and collections around the country. From large New Zealand landscapes to some instantly recognisable pop-art works like the Four… Audio
Dozen crews needed to quell garage fire
Nearly a dozen crews were sent to the blaze, which was first reported about 7pm Sunday.
Location in doubt over Whakaari memorial
Further engagement with hapū is needed if a Whakaari memorial space is to be created in Whakatāne.
Could small-scale farms be the best way to feed the country?
Seven hectares can produce a "magnificent" amount of food. So says small-scale farmer and Kellogg scholar Alison Bentley who's done just that, growing beef cattle, hazelnuts and a wide range of fruit… Audio
Should new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?
The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.
