Bay Of Plenty
An unlikely hero shows why Auckland FC is needed
Analysis - Nando Pijnaker etched his name into Auckland FC folklore over the weekend, writes Mathew Nash.
Mother's will sparks court battle as sons claim breach of 'moral duty'
A mother failed in her "moral duty" after she left her two adult sons out of her will and instead left everything to her husband.
Tauranga locals surprised by decision to close supermarket
They say the closure of the Greerton store in the village centre will particularly impact elderly in the community.
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s marine precinct sale $4m below value
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination".
Tourist operators want emergency motel accommodation shut down
The emergency motels in Rotorua are associated with anti-social behaviour and harm local tourism, Hotel Council's James Doolan says. Audio
Butterfly numbers low across the world - and NZ no exception
Insect enthusiast Norm Twigge volunteers at a Tauranga butterfly house and has never seen numbers so low. Audio
One critical after crash near Rotorua
A person has been critically hurt in a crash on State Highway 30, east of Rotorua.
How Mount Maunganui businesses aim to reduce environmental footprint
It comes after growing concerns from the community over pollution in the area.
Man accused of triple murder in Rotorua named
Justin Jeffries has appeared in the Rotorua High Court charged with the murders of Glendon and Jessie Currin in September. He had already been charged with Michelle Schiller's murder.
Ghost homes a 'hard problem to solve' - mayor
The number of empty homes are on the rise despite the housing shortage.
Tauranga votes to fluoridate water, but mayor questions safety
Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to the city's water supply, saying he has "real question marks around safety" and wants more assurances it did not pose a risk.
‘A bit traumatic’: Crankworx 2024 worth millions to Rotorua despite boycott blow
The Rotorua leg of the international mountain biking festival was boycotted by some - but still drew thousands of visitors and was worth millions to Rotorua's economy, its organiser says.
Police find body six days after car crashes into river
Rescue teams have been unable to search the scene for days due to river conditions.
Man facing third murder charge after another victim dies
A man critically injured in an assault at his Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died.
'Essentially been allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
"Rotorua seems to keep missing out," Tania Tapsell mayor says.
Body found in Tauranga walkway
Tauranga police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was discovered dead in Gate Pa.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Tauranga mayor's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew
Mahé Drysdale spent $41,409 on his successful campaign. But his rival and uncle, Doug Owens, spent the most at $56,012 on his own run at the mayoralty.
Person killed in Whakatāne car crash
Police were notified of a crash on White Pine Bush Road at 11.40pm.
