Bay Of Plenty
Does a cashless society leave the regions behind?
The only bank operating in Murupara, hasn't been able to handle cash since the town's single ATM was ripped from its wall by thieves last week. Murupara business owners and residents met with Credit… Audio
Murupara: The town without any cash
Last week, thieves ripped Murupara's only ATM out of the wall. Now NZ Credit Union, the last source of cash in the town, has decided to stop handling cash, leaving residents concerned it'll never… Audio
133 years since Tarawera eruption
133 years ago today, the sky above Rotorua turned orange-black, as the three peaks of Mount Tarawera erupted, spewing molten rock and ash into the sky. Audio, Gallery
Health and Wellbeing: Te Ahi Kaa talks with Māori Chefs
Te Ahi Kaa further explores this series about health and well being. Justine Murray joins Chef Charles Royal in the bush on the outskirts of Lake Rotoiti, foraging for food - from 'bushman's… Audio
Police respond to white supremacist leaflets
Police have been alerted to the delivery of leaflets with white supremacist messages in Tauranga today.
Front end loader used to steal ATM in Bay of Plenty
Burglars in Murupara used a front end loader to ram into a building to steal an ATM early this morning.
Fijian rugby players turning heads in Bay of Plenty
We head to the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand to meet two 13-year-old Fijian boys who have been given scholarships to play rugby at Te Puke Intermediate School, skyrocketing the school's standings - and… Audio
Swarm of almost 200 earthquakes on White Island
A swarm of increasingly strong earthquakes has been rocking White Island - Whakaari in Bay of Plenty this week.
Train Traffic
Paul Francis used to be a train driver and then a country cop but he has gone back to what he absolutely loves. He's set up his own tourism venture, Awakeri Rail Adventures, which allows him to spend… Audio, Gallery
Train Traffic
Paul Francis used to be a train driver and then a country cop but he has gone back to what he absolutely loves. He's set up his own tourism venture, Awakeri Rail Adventures, which allows him to spend…
AudioGeyserCon Science Fiction gathering in Rotorua
Rotorua is gearing up for GeyserCon! It's the 40th national science fiction and fantasy convention held in New Zealand. Audio
Casey Kopua to play last game for Magic
New Zealand netball defender Casey Kopua will make her final appearance in domestic netball this weekend when the Bay of Plenty Magic take on the Mainland Tactix for the final round of the regular… Audio
Govt unveils $2.2m initiatives to tackle youth joblessness in Bay of Plenty
The government has announced three programmes to help unemployed young people in Bay of Plenty.
Young person found dead at college overnight
A young person has died in the grounds of Katikati College in Bay of Plenty overnight, police say.
Coromandel residents gear up to fight marine farm proposal
Coromandel residents are gearing up to fight a proposed marine farm in Mercury Bay, off Cooks Beach, saying an untouched environment would become industrialised and affect marine mammals. If the… Audio, Gallery
Woman fined for docking tails of eight puppies
Waihi woman Jennifer King has pleaded guilty to docking the tails of eight Rottweiler puppies when they were two days old.
Fire blazing in Mount Maunganui's industrial area
About 50 firefighters are still trying to put out a large blaze in Mount Maunganui's industrial area.
Big fire at Mount Maunganui
Thirteen fire trucks are trying to get a large blaze in Mount Maunganui under control.
Mother's Day hui to discuss Oranga Tamariki's removal of newborn babies
Up to 100 women who have had children taken by Oranga Tamariki are expected at a hui in Raglan today.
Police probe death of man in Bay of Plenty
A body has been found behind the council buildings in Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
