Bay Of Plenty
Abandoned boats becoming a national concern
One regional council is promising to identify and recover costs from responsible parties, as the number of derelict vessels continues to rise.
80 warnings before worker's death
Wesley Tomich's employer was warned about its conveyor belts before he fell on one.
17-year-old charged with murder of Rotorua man Temutu Vincent Ehau
Ehau died on Trigg Ave, Rotorua last week.
'Truly shocked': Rotorua mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Tauranga port boss fumes over expansion delays as net profit soars
Its chairperson says the economy is missing out on millions of dollars because of delays in getting approval for its expansion.
How a new research facility will be only one of its kind worldwide
Concept plans for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures, to be built at Tauranga's Sulphur Point, have been presented at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
Major Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA funding
Councillors have been presented with a revised "value for money" option of the Cameron Road Stage 2 development.
Council spending won't be investigated by Auditor-General
Despite several request the Auditor-General's office will not look into spending by Tauranga City Council between 2021 and 2024.
'Ripped my heart in half': Victim of fatal Rotorua assault mourned
A man who died on Trigg Ave in Rotorua is being remembered by friends, family, and fellow kapa haka performers.
Work stops as human remains found in Whakatāne
Work on a council emergency management facility in Whakatāne has been stopped following the discovery of kōiwi on the site.
12 charged with murder of Zain Taikato Fox after searches in Maketū
Fox died after being found critically injured on the roadside.
Armed police carry out search in Maketū
It is part of the investigation into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox at Rotorua Hospital last month.
Cost of salvaging derelict sunken boats sparks warning
Boat owners should keep up with maintenance or they may face costly salvage bills, a deputy harbourmaster says. Audio
Four arrests made in Rotorua homicide investigation
Police have arrested four people after a man was fatally assaulted on Trigg Avenue.
Police, ambulances swarm suburb as man killed in assault
Emergency crews found a man badly injured on Rotorua's Trigg Avenue.
88-year-old on mobility scooter killed by unlicensed biker
Edward Duffy was struck by a speeding motorcyclist who had never held a licence.
Car hits Tauranga house, gas leak prompts evacuations
Emergency services were called to the crash in Pāpāmoa.
Thousands lose internet as Tauranga hit by outage
Work is underway to restore fibre to a large part of Tauranga after a feeder cable was cut on Sunday.
'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash will weigh on Rotorua council candidate forever
Adams caused the fatal crash in which 72-year-old Anna Rose Lea died 12 years ago.
'Frustrated locals' lash out: Tauranga parking meters vandalised
Tauranga parking machines vandalised amid frustration over expansion of paid parking areas.