Bay Of Plenty
Woman critically injured after road collapses at geothermal area
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after falling into a sinkhole near the Whakarewarewa Village in Rotorua.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has 'serious concerns' over fluoride directive
Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty have been directed to fluoridate their water supplies but one council has serious concerns about it.
Champion of better health services for Māori dies aged 91
The woman widely regarded as 'Rotorua's queen of Māori health' has died.
Plans underway for New Zealand Land Wars cultural centre in Tauranga
A "nationally significant" cultural centre that will tell the story of the New Zealand land wars in Tauranga is one step closer.
Water fluoridation order: 'Make dental care affordable' - Waititi
Dentists and politicians are welcoming a Ministry of Health directive to fluoridate some local water supplies, but a Rotorua MP says cheaper dentist trips would be better.
Showerhead giveaway to stop too much water going down the drain
Tauranga City Council is giving away water-efficient showerheads in hopes of cutting shower times in half.
'Right thing to do': Co-ownership of land 'elegant solution' - commissioner
A "significant step" has been taken to right a historic "betrayal" that occurred with an agreement for council and mana whenua to co-own land in the Tauranga CBD.
A plan to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing will hurt communities and local businesses, critics say.
A proposal to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing has been met with vehement opposition, with some claiming it would debilitate local businesses and bring Fenton St's problems to...
Eli Johnston death: Two charged with murder
Police have charged two men with murder over the death of Eli Johnston in western Bay of Plenty last month.
A trifle wet for truffles
Truffles are in hot demand but one grower says the wet season means her harvest is down considerably. Audio
A trifle wet for truffles
Truffles are in hot demand but one grower says the wet season means her harvest is down considerably.
AudioEmergency plans in place as washout closes eastern Bay of Plenty highway
Plans are in place to get supplies to residents after a slip closed SH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha in eastern Bay of Plenty.
Fourth arrest made in Mark Hohua homicide probe
Police have arrested a fourth man over the death of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatāne.
Four fires in seven months in emergency accommodation
A group opposing emergency housing on Rotorua's motel strip says a fourth fire in seven months is unacceptable.
Bop from the BOP
The Bay of Plenty gave NZ its first ever jazz recording in 1930, and it's still putting out jazz legends. Audio
New bird scaring regulations not for all
While Whakatāne District Council plans to lower the decibel levels allowable for bird scaring cannons the new regulation will not apply to orchardists currently using them.
Ant nest in pump station circuit board turns parkland into lake
The The Volkner Island Reserve in Ōpōtiki was turned into a lake when the pump station lost power yesterday.
Veterinary Association says court's dog ruling likely to make vets more cautious
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has expressed disappointment with Tauranga Moana District Court's decision on a dog attack on a Bay of Plenty veterinarian.
'Graffiti is ruining the city': Motorist wants cameras to catch taggers
Constant graffitiing of a stretch of highway in Tauranga is "downgrading the city", says one resident, who is calling for the culprits to be caught.
Govt will end emergency housing in Rotorua for 'out-of-towners', mayoral candidate claims
The government will announce an end to the practice of providing emergency housing to "out-of-towners", Rotorua mayoral candidate Fletcher Tabuteau claims.
