Whakatāne opts for Nandor Tanczos and his ‘nice-to-have’ approach
While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for…
Public assist woman after ‘callous’ assault in Rotorua
Rotorua Police have thanked members of the public who came to a woman’s aid after she was allegedly…
Whakaari eruption survivor recalls being hit by steam, rocks
A video recording of a survivor’s harrowing account of the Whakaari White Island disaster has been played in…
Wilson! Mystery prankster adorns election signs
Whakatāne mayoral candidate Wilson James says he has no idea who is placing replica volleyballs from the Tom…
Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne
Several properties have been damaged with some roofing ripped off after a reported tornado near Whakatāne this afternoon.…
One dead, four injured in two-vehicle Bay of Plenty crash
A person has died and four others have been injured in a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of…
NZ didn’t seem ready for disaster, court told
The coronial inquiry into the 2019 Whakaari / White Island eruption has heard that although the island is…
Tauranga businesses hit by new parking rules
A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team’s hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on…
Ruapehu candidate gives up campaigning after ‘brutal’ online abuse
Ruapehu District Council has condemned the abuse and harassment of candidates standing in the local elections. One contender…
Black Caps beaten by six wickets in first Twenty20 International
Mitch Marsh blasted 85 from 43 balls as Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets Wednesday in the…
Outrage after Rotorua council’s new pensioner housing partnership
Residents at one of Rotorua’s pensioner housing blocks say they will not be signing new tenancy agreements until…
Chemical smell in Kawerau linked to wire and cable thefts
A series of wire and cable thefts in the Kawerau area may be linked to a strong chemical…