Bay of Plenty records highest unemployment rate in New Zealand, national average dips
He said Bay of Plenty unemployment usually increased in the December to March quarter because the seasonal flow…
Orange warnings as downpours, thunderstorms forecast for North Island
Further west, a heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty areas from Whakatāne westwards, including…
Awakeri Hot Springs closes, business in liquidation with $1 million IRD debt
Their first report said the business was affected by Covid-19, poor trading conditions and a lack of guest…
All Whites v Haiti: Plenty to consider as New Zealand fall to 4-0 defeat
In a clash between the two lowest-ranked teams to qualify for the World Cup, the Haitians (No 83)…
Bay of Plenty weather: Rockfall shuts SH2 through Waioweka Gorge
A tree is down blocking SH30, near Rotorua. Photo / Supplied Meanwhile, rainfall totals in the region have…
Government’s Western Bay of Plenty deal aims to boost kiwifruit industry
“This plan provides greater confidence that bottlenecks will be addressed and gives the industry more certainty to invest…
Bay of Plenty hunters turn pest deer into 94000 meals for struggling families
This equates to 94,000 servings a year for families in need. The group’s work was recognised at the…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit boss Tarun Gautam fined $40k for exploiting migrant workers
According to a recently released decision, Gautam and Hariom Horticulture Ltd have been fined more than $40,000 for…
Bay of Plenty Snapchat offender, rapist Raveen Saily sentenced for grooming, sexual offending against young girls
The 11-year-old’s mother’s victim impact statement, read by Crown prosecutor Erin Reilly, explained that at the time, her…
Kiwi mum on missing subtle signs of ovarian cancer
Even when Laura’s urine test initially suggested infection, the antibiotics were stopped when results came back clear. “I…
Māori gumboot founder heads to Buckingham Palace for King’s Trust celebrations
As well as Kurei, Waikato inventor Jade Luxton, Auckland food entrepreneur Natalia Herewini and Whanganui wellness entrepreneur Riana…