Bay Of Plenty
Police recover body from car submerged in Ruahini Canal
Police have recovered a body from Ruahini Canal in the Bay of Plenty after a car plunged into the water.
Poihaere Knight - Let Go and Let God
Poihaere Knight is a pretty remarkable woman, she is an Anglican Minister, a Cadet commander, a high school teacher, and a Breast cancer survivor. From her first diagnosis in 2002, to her double… Audio
Conservationists sceptical about new Waihi open pit mine plan
Conservationists say a new open pit mine proposed for Waihi and a large expansion of gold mining operations are not a wise choice for New Zealand communities.
Drivers won't steer clear of toll roads - National
Drivers won't avoid toll roads in planned multi-billion transport package, National says.
National's $31b transport plan 'pricey but worth it' - Bishop
National's massive $31 billion plan to improve infrastructure in the upper half of the North Island is expensive but will "move the dial on congestion", says Infrastructure and Transport spokesperson… Audio
Dive squad called in after vehicle goes into lake
It's not yet known how many people are in a vehicle that crashed into water at Rotorua this afternoon.
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives - a sound history of Rotorua tourism
We hear archived sound recordings about the tourism heartland of Roto-Vegas. Audio, Gallery
Catfish cull from Rotorua lakes
Children from more than 20 schools are helping to rid Rotorua's lakes of the aquatic pest, catfish.The introduced species is an environmental threat preying on small native fish, and stirring up… Audio, Gallery
Claire Taipari on living with cancer: "Own your Story"
In November of 2018 Claire Taipari's regular mammogram came back all clear, but just one week later she felt a lump on her breast and decided to get it checked. After tests, three cancerous tumours… Audio
Supporters hope 'Book a Marae' will strengthen hapu
A te ao Māori answer to Airbnb looks set to provide marae with a constant revenue stream.
Anne Tolley reflects on her work in politics as she bows out
Anne Tolley reflects on 34 "fantastic" years in politics, including reform for children in state care, police and trades training.
Beachfront residents left in the dark over erosion plan
Wainui residents say they feel left in the dark over Gisborne District Council's management of erosion at the beachside settlement.
4.9 quake centred near Rotorua
A light earthquake has rattled the central North Island about 8.40am today.
Para athlete Lisa Adams remains positive during tough times
Rotorua para athlete Lisa Adams was unable to do much training during the Covid-19 lockdown, but she never let that get her down.
Councillor comes under fire during sewerage scheme debate
A Rotorua councillor has been criticised for not stepping back from the decision-making table after making a public submission on a controversial sewerage management proposal.
Gang arrests: 'They're not part of the team of five million'
Community leaders in the Bay of Plenty hope police raids targeting the Mongols motorbike gang will reassure the public they are safe after months of escalating tensions. Audio
Man's hand severed after daylight attack at service station
A man's hand was severed in an attack on the forecourt of a Bay of Plenty service station yesterday.
Kura kaupapa students kept at home over Covid-19 risk
A flight attendant who had contact with the two women who tested positive for Covid-19 has returned a negative test.
Ōpōtiki dilapidated barn compliant
Neighbours of a controversial barn in Ōpōtiki are disputing claims of constant hammering and unsanitary conditions.
'My cancer is my mōkai [pet]' - Te Kehukehu Butler
Te Ahi Kaa producer and presenter Justine Murray is with Te Kehukehu Butler who shares his story about living with cancer. Diagnosed three years ago, he has never smoked, does not drink alcohol and… Audio
