Bay Of Plenty
Whakaari / White Island eruption: two missing people officially listed as dead
The two people whose bodies were still unrecovered after the eruption at Whakaari have been confirmed dead by the Chief Coroner.
Homeless have 'nowhere to go' if moved from parks
Rotorua's homeless will be moved out of parks and reserves if they pose a risk to public safety in a move their advocates say will leave vulnerable people with "nowhere to go".
Fire and Emergency apologise after false alarm
Fire and Emergency has apologised to Bay of Plenty locals after a number of its sirens that went off last night prompted fear of a tsunami. Audio
Whakaari/White Island eruption forces tough reset for Whakatāne businesses
Oliver Dobbin says it's impossible not to think of the eruption which killed 20 people when he looks out at the island from Ōhope Beach.
Kōhanga reo wins oral health challenge
A kōhanga reo has won an award after being challenged to come up with initiatives to promote oral health to tamariki and their whānau.
'I'm concerned about this killing someone'
A former farmer and forestry worker says he is "genuinely concerned" that a tree near a playground in a Rotorua park will fall and "kill someone".
Councillor claims 'pressure' to leave group
A Rotorua Lakes councillor claims the mayor offered him a leadership role - but only if he quit a ratepayer lobby group that has criticised her leadership.
White Island Tours restarts visits to Moutohorā Island
White Island Tours has started taking people to Moutohorā/Whale Island for the first time since the Whakaari/White Island eruption five weeks ago.
Police detail attempt to retrieve body from water
Whakaari-White Island still remains in an elevated state of unrest after a major eruption in early December that took the lives of 20 people.
Long-tailed cuckoo makes long-awaited return to Rotorua forest
A large native bird with very particular nesting habits has begun returning to Dansey Scenic Reserve near Rotorua after a seven-year pest control effort. Audio
Mt Maunganui surf lifesavers Kent Jarman and Adriana Bird
Today in our lifesavers series we're go to the popular beach area of Mt Maunganui, with surf lifeguards Kent Jarman, and Adriana Bird. Audio
White Island eruption: Victims still fighting for their lives one month on
Families of victims of the eruption are preparing to mark a month since the devastating blast that took the lives of 19 people. Meanwhile, 26 others are still in hospital recovering.
Bay of Plenty councillors’ New Year’s resolutions
As we enter a new year, we caught up with several elected members from across the Eastern Bay to get their thoughts and reflections on the last year and the year ahead.
Whakaari/White Island no-go zone reduced
Whakaari/White Island remains active and while the no-go zone around the island was reduced on Monday, GNS Science staff still can't go back for standard operations.
Two safe after missing yacht found in eastern Bay of Plenty
Two people have been rescued from a yacht sailing off the coast of Whakātane after they sent a mayday call last night.
Kawerau residents must continue to boil water
A boil water notice for people in Kawerau will remain in place for at least two more days.
Death in Waihi Beach: man charged with murder
A 21-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man at Waihi Beach last night.
Kawerau residents told to boil drinking water due to E coli
Residents in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau will have to boil their drinking water until further notice, because E coli has been detected in the water supply.
Man who died in Waihi Beach incident named
The name of the man who died after an incident at Waihi Beach early on New Year's Day has been released by police.
Sky's the limit for Matatā Dark Sky Sanctuary potential
Matatā could become a Dark Sky Sanctuary, if one councillor's vision comes to fruition.
