Residents told to ‘stay inside’ after fire at car wreckers in Ngongotaha
Police have advised those living near Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha to “stay inside” and “close windows and doors”…
Residents rally against Rotorua’s fortnightly bin change
Rotorua Lakes Council is backing its move to fortnightly general rubbish collection despite an online clamour to reconsider.…
White Island volcanic alert level raised, Tauranga flights cancelled
Air New Zealand said it had cancelled flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an ash…
Flights cancelled over ash cloud from Whaakari/White Island
Air New Zealand said it has cancelled 19 flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an…
Tropical low to graze upper North Island, prompting weather watches
A tropical low is expected to graze the upper North Island in the coming days, prompting heavy rain…
Woman charged after boy, 4, fatally mauled by dog in Bay of Plenty
A woman is due to appear in court after a four-year-old boy was fatally mauled by a dog…
Push to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public places
Fireworks could be banned on Tauranga beaches, along with other public city spaces such as roads and reserves.…
‘Vicious’ dog attack leaves six-year-old scarred for life
The mother of a 6-year-old child scarred for life after a relative’s dog bit her face is disappointed…
Teen’s spinal injury sparked major review of pool diving safety
Diving has been temporarily banned at most public pools in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty after a…
Rugby league feud leaves Rotorua clubhouse in limbo
A Rotorua rugby league club has called on the council to end a seven-year wait to return to…
Person dies following single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Police said they were…
Cars stop in passing lanes to turn right on major BoP highway
Cars are stopping in passing lanes to turn right on a major highway and causing crashes due to…