Mayor speaks of days after deadly landslide
Two weeks ago today, about 9.30am, a landslide hit the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. Hope gave way…
Bay of Plenty lifejacket rule on hold as council pauses changes
A new Bay of Plenty lifejacket rule expected to be in effect by mid-2025 has been put on…
Residents urge action over Ōpōtiki cat plague
Ōpōtiki residents whose properties are being overrun by cats are urging the local district council to instate a…
Woman found after search in lower Kaimai
Police have found a woman after her house bus was found in the lower Kaimai area. A search…
‘Serious concerns’ for woman after house bus found at Kaimai track
There are “serious concerns” for the welfare of a missing Papamoa woman, whose house bus was found on…
Area around Mt Maunganui slip to open when safe
The mayor of Tauranga says they’ll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it’s safe to…
NZ Post closures in Rotorua to hit older residents hardest
NZ Post’s decision to close two Rotorua post shops is expected to heavily impact older residents, local business…
Council meets to weigh options for inquiry
Tauranga City Council will hold an emergency meeting this morning to decide the shape of its proposed review…
Recovery operation at Mt Maunganui concludes 11 days after landslide
Police have officially ended all recovery operations at Mount Maunganui, 11 days after six people were killed when…
Mum’s grief after Mt Maunganui landslide
“He simply went to take a shower, in the wrong place at the wrong time.” That’s how the…
Jacqualine Wheeler confirmed as Mt Maunganui victim
The sixth and final victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide has been identified at a Coroners Court hearing…
Susan Knowles confirmed as Mt Maunganui victim
The fifth victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide has been identified at a Coroners Court hearing this afternoon.…