Bay Of Plenty
Ōhope is no longer the best kept secret
"Best beach three years in a row - that's got to mean something," the deputy mayor says.
Asbestos waste spill after Kaimai Ranges crash
Motorists on State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Ranges are being told to turn their airconditioning off and keep windows closed.
'I want to see democracy restored': Minister responds to calls over Tauranga city plan
The Minister for Local Government has responded to calls for Tauranga's 10 year plan to be delayed until elected officials are in office.
Boatie may lose foot after injury at council boat ramp
Kingsley Ridings stepped on corroded metal at the ramp and has had four surgeries since.
Woman, 72, escapes burning house via bathroom window
A 66-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with arson.
ACT backs ex-mayor's call to make Tauranga commissioners 'caretakers'
ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a "caretaker role".
Dozens of robberies: Michael Hill pledges to improve security
Michael Hill Jeweller has confidence in its security measures, despite the latest in a long string of raids on its NZ stores.
It's an earthquake, it's a tsunami ... it's only a simulation
Bay of Plenty residents have been experiencing virtual earthquakes and tsunamis this summer as a way for the Tauranga City Council to engage residents about the coastal risks the area faces. Video
Division over Tauranga's long term plan, going ahead under commissioners
Tauranga businesses and iwi are fighting back amidst calls for the city's commissioners to delay a 10-year-plan.
Border collie recovers after 'devastating' dog attack
A border collie's "horrific injuries" have healed six weeks after her throat was "ripped open" by two dogs.
Council spends $4600 on unneeded signs
Paid parking signs have been popping up around Tauranga despite the council pausing plans to extend parking charges.
Summer Series: Country Life for January 19
Country Life visits Pamu's deer milking operation near Taupo, learns about farming by the Maori lunar calendar - maramataka - and hears about the potential for banana-growing on the West Coast. Audio
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua’s pound
Rotorua's council has permanently removed its after-hours dog drop-off box from the Rotorua Pound for health and safety reasons.
Metal detectorist recovers lost engagement ring from sea at Mount Maunganui
An engagement ring that was lost in the sea is the latest find for a metal detectorist whose discoveries include 12 gold rings and half a kilo of silver.
Man charged with murder of Harley Shrimpton
A man has been charged with the murder of a 28-year-old who went missing in Bay of Plenty in November.
Man charged with shooting Scout in face with gel gun during drive-by
The 21-year-old is accused of shooting numerous people, including a child on a rubbish pick-up trip.
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Bay of Plenty
The person died at the scene after a crash with a car in Murupara.
Thunderstorm warnings for North Island
MetService said localised downpours of up to 40mm an hour may affect some areas from 3pm on Monday.
Man drowned rescuing his daughter from waves in the Mount - changes will be made
Bay of Plenty father Reon Wikeepa who leapt in the water to save his daughter and got caught in a rip might have survived if a flotation device was near, a coroner says.
Summer Series: Country Life for January 12
Stories from the 2023 archive: Cosmo's at a high country station in the far south, Leah checks in on a toy treasure trove in Te Puke and Sally's off grid with a former Wellington mayor. Audio