Bay Of Plenty
Home detention for businessman who claimed his company was not subject to NZ law
A Rotorua judge has noted his astonishment at the actions of the Bay of Plenty man.
Roundabout replacement for notorious Waikato intersection gets go-ahead
A replacement for a "dangerous" intersection connecting the Waikato and Tauranga has the tick.
Rotorua Lakes Council jobs could go under draft plan proposals
The council reported more than $1 million could be saved by cutting the roles.
Council ruffles feathers with poultry licence fee reminder
An Eastern Bay council is revisiting its poultry policy after social media highlighting of its chook rules backfired, bringing more angry squawks than happy clucks.
Iwi wins right to appeal multi-billion dollar Chinese water bottling consent
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa took its fight all the way to the Supreme Court after the High Court, Environment Court and Court of Appeal dimissed the case.
Police issue reminder after firearms stolen in eastern Bay of Plenty
The theft of firearms in two separate burglaries is a timely reminder for gun owners to be vigilant with security, Eastern Bay of Plenty police say.
Stolen Lands | Episode 3: The Trial
In episode three, Colonel George Grey's militia bombard Ōpōtiki, Chief Mokomoko surrenders and is then wrongfully executed for the crime. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 4: Aftermath
In episode four, we look at the aftermath of his wrongful execution in 1866. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 5: Descendants
In episode five, Chief Mokomoko's descendants fight to have his name cleared and his mana restored. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 1: The Chief
In episode one, we first meet the prominent Māori chief Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko who dedicates his life to protecting the land and people of Bay of Plenty's Te Whakatōhea Iwi. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 2: The Crown
In episode two, we learn about Carl Völkner, the German-born missionary Mokomoko was wrongfully accused of murdering. Video
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Te Puke
The motorcyclist was involved in a crash with another vehicle and died at the scene.
Rotorua skate park delay: 'We can't afford to be left behind'
Rotorua skate park advocates already waiting seven years for a new park say the council's proposal to defer the project is like the rug being pulled out from under them.
Millions in funding cuts to Rotorua council services proposed
"[The] council believe that within the overall district, there are already a number of viable community funders that can potentially better support community groups than [the] council," the draft plan…
Tornado tears through Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard
The tornado - the fifth in three days - hit the town of Katikati.
Teenage hunters missing in Raukumara Forest Park found
Two teenage boys who were missing in a Bay of Plenty national park have been been found, police say.
My Cyclone Gabrielle | Lifeline
Ruatōria rallies to reach cut-off, isolated whanau, when Cyclone Gabrielle ruptures State Highway 35, their lifeline. Video
$5k a month to clear streets of abandoned trolleys
Ratepayers are paying $5000 a month for abandoned trolleys to be collected from Rotorua's streets - and the council wants business owners to shoulder some of the cost.
More than 1500 tauira take part in secondary school waka ama champs
Teen waka ama paddlers have their sights set on further glory, after the high school champs in Rotorua.
Kiwifruit orchard owners struggling to sell
Kiwifruit orchard prices have plummeted 30 percent, with sales stalling in the prime growing region of Bay of Plenty.
