Bay Of Plenty
Swarm of quakes cause multiple slips in Bay of Plenty
Multiple slips have been reported in Bay of Plenty after a swarm of quakes shook the region over the weekend and earlier this week.
Triple tasering of man in cell by officer not justified - IPCA
The man was tasered three times after supposedly hitting officers. But footage showed no evidence of the man attacking first, as police claimed.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits near Whakatāne
A 4.2 earthquake has struck near Whakatāne, the latest in a swarm of quakes reported in the Bay of Plenty in recent days.
Spending in cyclone-hit Coromandel takes a massive hit
Of those tourism and hospitality businesses questioned, 95 percent had decreased profits.
Te Whatu Ora to keep using facility above fault line for five years
Whakatāne's mental health facility at the hospital is not at immediate earthquake risk and will keep being used for up to five years.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle nerves in Bay of Plenty
The swarm of earthquakes plaguing the region's residents could continue for weeks, a GNS seismologist says. Audio
Skin cream farmed from starfish could save our mussels
A new skin cream made from starfish collagen could save more than just people's skin - it could also save our mussels. The cream was developed by Cawthron Institute research...
Flooding fears: Residents concerned about Rotorua housing plans
The possibility of a proposed government housing development flooding in heavy rain dominates discussions at a public meeting.
Controversial Rotorua sculpture undergoing repairs – again
This time, the council is picking up the tab.
Gang thefts and burning cars: Has CBD police presence pushed trouble elsewhere?
Questions have been raised about whether an increased police and guardian presence in Rotorua's inner city has pushed problems elsewhere.
Salt marsh a carbon sink opportunity
As well as being an important habitat for marsh birds and other wildlife, improving water quality and flood resilience, salt marshes may also have implications for combating climate change.
Sewer overflows blamed on heavy rain, wet wipes
There has been a 47 percent increase in sewer overflows in the Bay of Plenty between 2020 and 2022.
Top white water rafting rafting spot made more accessible
The 10km stretch of the Rangitaiki River is a mild ride, but getting to it has not been easy - until now.
Whakaari eruption: Booking agent fails to have charge dismissed
A booking agent that helped cruise ship passengers visit Whakaari / White Island has failed in a bid to have a health and safety charge dismissed.
Free kapa haka concert raises $34,000 and rising for cyclone relief
Waipuketia Ki Te Aroha - Flood Them With Love on Rotorua's Lakefront featured Te Arawa's six finest kapa haka groups who performed at this year's Te Matatini.
Burner hunting camera back on Rotorua’s streets this winter
Rule-breaking Rotorua residents who continue to use illegal burners could face a $750 fine as the council cracks down on air-polluting fires.
Coromandel's State Highway 25 closed again after more subsidence
The road was damaged following heavy rain on Sunday evening.
Mount Maunganui marae disappointed heavy industry will stay
Whareroa Marae took its concerns about pollutants affecting its people to the city and regional councils, calling for the managed retreat of heavy industry from their whenua.
Western Bay storm damage bill could total $20m
The cost of storm damage to the Western Bay of Plenty district will be between $15 million and $20m after Cyclone Gabrielle and severe weather in January swept through the region.
Gisborne flooding: "It looks like a tornado has come through"
Flooding in Gisborne has seen homes evacuated in parts of the city which don't usually flood. Mangapapa resident Kory Moorcock tried to evacuate from his Shelley Road home but couldn't get far because… Audio