Bay Of Plenty
Man accused of Whakatāne rape says woman had been 'flirting' with him
The man is defending the charge of rape in a trial that began on Monday.
One dead in Bay of Plenty crash, Dansey Rd closed
One person has died following a crash in Ngongotahā Valley in Bay of Plenty on Thursday morning.
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
Teen claims she was kicked in head for not handing over $700 hoodie
A dispute over a popular 'Geedup' hoodie led to a teenage girl appearing at the Youth Court at Tauranga.
Tauranga mayor finally buys home in city, but isn't moving in yet
After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year.
'Addicted to spending': Ratepayers fight 'wicked' 12% rates rise
One resident is questioning the scale of the rates rise when inflation is less than 3 percent.
Flights cancelled due to Whakaari/ White Island ash clouds
Monitoring information for Whakaari showed an alert level used in cases of minor eruptions.
Chiefs stun Crusaders, stay top of Super Rugby Pacific table
Clayton McMillan's side scored 32 unanswered points to take the victory.
ANZ Premership: Pulse sting Magic 57-44
The Pulse have won the opening game of the ANZ Premiership with a comprehensive 57-44 win over the Magic.
Tauranga flood map update a ‘win’ for landowners, developers
Flood maps used in a controversial plan change in Tauranga will be updated after 20 parties lodged three appeals with the Environment Court.
State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Ranges reopens after slip cleared
The main road between Bay of Plenty and Waikato had been closed by a slip between Te Poi and Tauriko on Friday evening.
Inside the new office building Tauranga City Council is paying $91.9m to lease
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.
Social housing for crayfish
We're heading to the Bay of Plenty where a special project is underway to restore marine life. Audio
Broken wastewater pipe causes sinkhole
The council says contractors have secured the site and wastewater is being redirected to a nearby pump station.
Fluoridation of some Tauranga water supply suspended due to faulty tank
Fluoridation of part of Tauranga city's water supply has been suspended, less than six months after it begun.
Tauranga's Marine Precinct sale contract settled - council
The $13.98 million sale to a Christchurch developer was halted by a last-minute High Court interim injunction.
One person killed, another seriously injured in crash
The two-vehicle crash on the corner of Te Ngae Road and Tennyson Drive was reported about 9.10pm.
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs dominate Force 56-22
In a weird and wild clash in Tauranga, the Chiefs have piled on the points to crush the Western Force 56-22.
Arrests made as police enforce Eastern District Gang Conflict Warrant
Three people have been arrested overnight as police enforce the Gang Conflict Warrant in the Eastern District.
Serious injury in Mount Maunganui following gas incident
One person has been taken to Tauranga Hospital after an accident involving gas in Mount Maunganui.
