Bay Of Plenty
Tragedy on Whakaari/ White Island
With no more survivors on Whakaari/White Island after the volcanic eruptions there yesterday, the official death toll stands at five, with a further eight still officially still listed as missing… Audio
Whakaari / White Island eruption: Five confirmed dead
A Whakatāne tour guide has been confirmed as among five people who are dead after an eruption at Whakaari / White Island.
Whakaari / White Island: No sign of survivors, police say
Aerial reconnaissance missions have flown over Whakaari / White Island since the eruption and there are no signs of any survivors, police say.
Whakaari / White Island eruption: What you need to know
Five people are dead, 18 have been rescued and potentially two dozen people are unaccounted for on Whakaari / White Island, after it erupted today. Here's what you need to know. Video
White island eruption update 2
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government cannot confirm yet if there have been any fatalities Audio
White island eruption update
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government cannot confirm yet if there have been any fatalities She says "we believe 100 people were on, or around the island". Some are "unaccounted for". Audio
Honouring Māori Artists: Maureen Lander and Lewis Gardiner
Te Ahi Kaa is in Rotorua at the Te Waka Toi Awards, hosted by Creative New Zealand. The annual event honours the achievements of Maori artists who have a made a significant contribution to their… Audio
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Bay of Plenty
A person has died after a motorcycle crash in Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupō.
Sale of troubled subdivision expected to offset cost to ratepayers
The final chapter in the saga of a condemned housing development in Tauranga looks set to be completed soon with the properties going on the market.
'No notice at all': Maternity closure blindsides expectant mums
Mothers-to-be in a Bay of Plenty town say it's unfair to close their only birthing centre at short notice.
Rural areas holding highest rate debt in Whakatane
Murupara, Ruatoki and other rural areas are responsible for over 70 percent of Whakatane District Council's outstanding rates.
'It's not on': Questions asked over rabbit damage to graves
Rabbits burrowing into recent burial sites in Whakatane has distressed a regular visitor who wonders why the council chooses to leave them unplanted.
Cruise ship's fake moko and pōwhiri
Images posted to social media showed crew members performing with fake moko painted on their faces and posing for photographs. Audio
Using cushions to slow down hoons
Near misses involving children, dirt bike racing and speeding cars in Kawerau prompt action to slow down hoons.
Mr G debuts exhibition dedicated to Island life.
Graham Hoete also known as the artist "Mr G", is well known for his large scale murals, one that grabbed worldwide attention was of the late artist Prince, MR G painted the late singer in Sydney and… Audio
Tūhoe touts eco status of planned first of 40 co-housing villages
The Eastern Bay could soon become the epicentre of co-operative housing in New Zealand.
'Down but not out': Ousted councillor drops legal action
After receiving legal advice, ousted councillor Hinerangi Goodman is dropping her legal fight for her seat.
Tauranga shooting: 'Police officers don't go to work to shoot people'
A former police negotiator says police should be commended for saving the young girls taken hostage in Tauranga, but would have liked to get everyone out safely. Video
Police stood down, get psychological support after shooting
Officers involved in the shooting of a man who took two children hostage will get at least a 10-day stand down and psychological support before returning to work.
Tauranga shooting: 'We heard the gunfire and it all happened very quickly'
Residents of a quiet Tauranga street have described the man shot by police yesterday as a bit of a recluse.
