Bay Of Plenty
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as sales plummet
The council began the trial in October to save in costs, enable earlier summer trading and address health and safety concerns.
Highway closed after two-vehicle crash
Three people suffered serious injuries in the incident.
Rotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High Court
The Rotokākahi Board of Control has aired its grievances at the High Court in Rotorua about the process to install a sewerage pipeline near a sacred lake. Rotorua Lakes Council's...
One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne
It's believed the car crashed into a river off State Highway 2.
Lifeguards start summer patrols early after spike in serious accidents
Surf Life Saving warns that the warm weather has created a perfect storm of hidden hazards, such as rips.
Man arrested after gunshot fired near Thames swimming hole
A 20-year-old man is alleged to have threatened members of the public and fired a shot into the air.
Spreading the word about avocados
Tour groups gather under the huge avocado trees belonging to orchardists Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou to learn about the fruit and how its grown. The IT pros are relatively new growers and see… Audio
Dog attack on child prompts call for on-leash areas in Kawerau
Several incidents with unleashed dogs have led a Kawerau woman to request the council create an on-leash area.
$11 million worth of cocaine seized at port
Customs said the drugs were found in refrigerated containers on a vessel that originated from Ecuador.
Putrid pong lingers as decomposing weed and dead fish pile up
Something stinks in Rotorua, and it's not the sulphur scent residents embrace and visitors expect.
Man dies at Mount Maunganui beach
Emergency services were called to the beach at 6.10pm.
Ōpōtiki kiwifruit worker remains in hospital after workplace accident
Worksafe is investigating an accident at Riverlock Packhouse that resulted in a worker being airlifted to Waikato hospital.
Volcanic ash from Whakaari - White Island leads to flight cancellations
It is normal activity and not suggestive of a larger eruption, Earth Sciences NZ says.
Worker critically injured at kiwifruit packhouse near Ōpōtiki
Worksafe said it was investigating the incident.
Inside New Zealand's Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
It takes years to perfect cultivars and to keep New Zealand's kiwifruit industry ahead of the game. Country Life takes a tour of the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre in Te Puke and meets those helping create… Audio
Lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Katikati College and Katikati Primary School say all students are safe and accounted for.
Cause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mystery
The leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.
