Volcanic ash from Whakaari leads to flight cancellations
More than a dozen flights to and from Tauranga have been cancelled on Tuesday due to volcanic ash…
Rotorua businesses back tree removals
The removal of four large trees in central Rotorua has been welcomed by neighbouring businesses. Four sweet gum…
Gridlocking roadworks pushed out to 2026, MP says Rotorua ‘let down’
Roadworks that brought Rotorua to a standstill on Monday have now been postponed until next year. It comes…
Flooding risk from downpours in Bay of Plenty, surrounding regions
Several orange-level heavy rain warnings remain in place as downpours saturate the Bay of Plenty and surrounding areas…
Winners claim share of $55m Lotto Powerball prize
The three lucky ticket holders who won a share of Saturday’s $55 million Jackpot have come forward to…
Trolley thefts in Rotorua plunge after council crackdown
Rotorua supermarkets have ruled out adopting Kmart’s anti-theft, coin-release trolley system. One said a bylaw targeting abandoned trolleys…
Papamoa residents call chip seal resurfacing ‘road vandalism’
“Bloody minded road vandalism.” That’s how many residents in Papamoa have reacted to news their previously asphalted roads…
Empty Rotorua council-owned pensioner units spark concern
A woman was left “shaken” after a prowler tried to enter her Rotorua pensioner flat amid reports of…
Popular summit forced to close due to ‘reckless’ fireworks
A full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao Mt Maunganui over the next three evenings in…
Car passenger dies after crash with bus that also injured 30
One person has died following a crash between a bus and a car which also injured 30 other…
How a teen’s passion for Māori wards led to a shock win for his mum
Dr Mawera Karetai didn’t erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign…
Councillors ramp up security after threats
At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly available support…