Bay Of Plenty
Three Waters Reform: Rotorua raises concerns and pleads for more detail
Rotorua Lakes Council appears to remain open-minded but "sceptical" when it comes to Three Waters reform.
'We've drawn a line': Rotorua rails against any extra MIQ hotels
Rotorua leaders are up in arms about the possibility of more quarantine hotels in the city, one of which could neighbour a marae wharekai.
Hinemihi Te Ao Tawhito - Our Kuia
Te Ahi Kaa joins six wāhine Māori in London who each share their views about the return of Hinemihi to Aotearoa. Audio
Zoom puts Zumba back in frame for seniors in lockdown
Lockdown means the return of online fitness classes and workouts in the comfort of your lounge.
Pasifika community 'disappointed and angry' after passport requests
A Pacific community worker says the Bay of Plenty DHB's apology for requesting passports before vaccination is 'passive-aggressive' and racist. The Minister for Pacific Peoples said it never should…
Māori Party launches petition against more MIQ in Rotorua
The Māori Party has launched a petition against any more Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities opening in Rotorua.
Suspicious fire at Ōpōtiki medical centre
Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze at a medical centre in the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki.
Ōpihi appeal heads to High Court
A developer plans to build 240 residential lots, a retirement village, 13 access lots, eight reserve lots, and seven public road lots on land considered by Taiwhakaea hapū members to be an ancient…
Hinemihi Te Ao Tawhito - A Connection to the Past
The story of Hinemihi Te Ao Tawhito is about connection, producer Justine Murray weaves together some of those stories in part one of this series. Audio
Pumpkin tapestries, yoga and book lists: Politicians in lockdown
Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais caught up with Bay of Plenty and Waiariki leaders to find out how they're spending their downtime in lockdown this time around.
DHB member 'strongly opposed' to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua
A Rotorua leader has told the government to "bugger off" when it comes to introducing new managed isolation facilities in the city.
Maritime Union wants more caution at ports as Covid-19 mutates
The Maritime Union believes more caution is needed before New Zealand workers are allowed onto foreign ships. Nearly 100 Tauranga port workers have been stood down to be tested for Covid-19, after… Audio
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick to stand down after next election
Former NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau has thrown his hat in the 2022 Rotorua mayoralty ring after mayor Steve Chadwick confirmed she would not be standing again.
Call for helicopter mission to vaccinate remote communities
An Eastern Bay of Plenty Māori health provider is considering helicoptering the Covid-19 vaccine out to isolated communities.
Health provider ensures whānau making 'informed decision' on vaccine
Eastern Bay of Plenty health workers are aiming to make whānau feel welcome during the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Audio
Companies charged over Whakaari eruption get $1.5m from recovery fund
Whakaari / White Island tourism companies have each received hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funding since the tragedy.
Marae celebrates small win against heavy industry
Whareroa Marae is celebrating a small win against heavy industry, after an oil company withdrew its application to build and run a jet fuel tank farm at the nearby port in Mount Maunganui. Timaru Oil… Audio
Body recovered from hot pools in Rotorua
A body was found in hot pools in Rotorua this morning and the police are making enquiries on behalf of the coroner.
Plastics designed to degrade on command
Scion scientists are introducing enzymes to plastics that will trigger degradation once the plastic's work is done. Audio
Plastics designed to degrade on command
Scion scientists are introducing enzymes to plastics that will trigger degradation once the plastic's work is done.
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