Bay Of Plenty
'Too many dead ducks': Residents demand action over smelly lake
Dead birds and fish, and "out of control" lillies are pushing residents along a lake in Whakatāne over the edge.
Roadworks, construction have Tauranga businesses fighting for survival
The city centre is undergoing a major transformation and while businesses can see the good in it, they are battling to stay in the game in the meantime. Audio
Video Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Video
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā. This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their… Audio
Pungent, rotting lake weed takes over Rotorua's lakefront
It's similar to an incident four years ago that resulted in 300 tonnes of weed being removed at a cost of $35,000.
Commission fails in bid for hybrid council model in Tauranga
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation that a Crown observer be put in place.
Residents living in boats, vans amid housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue, its commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Audio
Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
Beggars "physically accosted" 10 Aussie tourists at a cafe last week, claims a Rotorua councillor arguing it is time to "seriously consider" a begging ban.
Police release name of man who died after running into sea
Police have released the name of the man who died after running into the sea at Mt Maunganui on 15 April.
Missing man found after nearly 24 hours in bush, airlifted to hospital
A man is being airlifted to hospital after losing his kayak and spending almost 24 hours in the bush.
Tauranga to hold local body elections in July for first time in four years
It has been four years since Tauranga had a council but the city will finally have local elections again in July.
'Devastated': Widow pleads for late husband’s dream to be realised
The wife of a late Rotorua councillor is pleading with the council not to shelve her late husband's dream of a skatepark.
$200m development opens with hopes to transform CBD
The major development is part of a push to get residents back into the heart of the city.
Water group vows to fight fluoridation order
Kawerau is one of 14 councils that has been directed to add fluoride to its water supply by the Director General of Health.
Measles found among young children in Waikato
Health officials are urging families to get vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, as two new cases emerge in Waikato.
Police say person ejected from vehicle in crash, partly closing SH2
The southbound of State Highway 2 has been closed at Whakamārama in the Bay of Plenty after a serious crash.
Second murder charge over death of gang boss
A 38-year-old woman has also been charged with the murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini.
Slip-damaged homes 'intolerable risk to life'
Homeowners in a Tauranga suburb are closer to a solution after council agreed to fund a buyout with the government.
Rotorua MP seeks extra policing resources for the city
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says he has no qualms about calling in police reinforcements to deal with gangs. Audio
Rotorua parks, cemetery workers on strike over pay
The 75 workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation InfraCore will go on strike for eight days from Friday.