Bay Of Plenty

The central government has sought proof that Tauranga City Council is working to resolve spats between its elected members.

Police have seized houses, vehicles, firearms, cash, and cannabis plants valued at $3.2 million in busts around the Bay of Plenty today.

Eastern Bay of Plenty residents experiencing Covid-19 symptoms are urged call Healthline or visit one of four testing sites this weekend.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has given the goal of eradicating brown bullhead catfish from Lake Rotoiti and Rototua another boost.

Thurvalley BK Bree VG86 produced the most milk of any Brown Swiss cow in New Zealand for the 2018/19 season. Her owner Tony Buehler grew up helping hand milk of a commercial herd of 12 in Switzerland…

Councillor Reynold Macpherson, who was found in breach of the code of conduct, said the investigation into his actions was "farcical", but the mayor rejects that.

Plans for a new hot springs spa in Rotorua are going ahead, with a $38 million grant from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Two people have died in separate motorbike crashes in the Bay of Plenty in less than 24 hours.

One person has died and another has minor injuries following a serious crash in Nukuhou, near Whakatāne in Eastern Bay of Plenty.

"About as transparent as a brick wall" is how a local government expert describes processes surrounding Rotorua Lakes Council's proposal to outsource wastewater management.

Russell Lowe has spent almost 50 years selecting, observing, propagating and tasting kiwifruit at Plant and Food Research in Te Puke. Earlier this year Russell was recognised for his role in…

One person has died and two people have been hospitalised with listeria in Tauranga, prompting a warning to pregnant women and others at risk.

Community requests have pushed Whakatāne's rate rise from 3.5 to 3.9 percent - far too high for one councillor.