Bay Of Plenty
One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne
It's believed the car crashed into a river off State Highway 2.
Lifeguards start summer patrols early after spike in serious accidents
Surf Life Saving warns that the warm weather has created a perfect storm of hidden hazards, such as rips.
Man arrested after gunshot fired near Thames swimming hole
A 20-year-old man is alleged to have threatened members of the public and fired a shot into the air.
Spreading the word about avocados
Tour groups gather under the huge avocado trees belonging to orchardists Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou to learn about the fruit and how its grown. The IT pros are relatively new growers and see… Audio
Dog attack on child prompts call for on-leash areas in Kawerau
Several incidents with unleashed dogs have led a Kawerau woman to request the council create an on-leash area.
$11 million worth of cocaine seized at port
Customs said the drugs were found in refrigerated containers on a vessel that originated from Ecuador.
Putrid pong lingers as decomposing weed and dead fish pile up
Something stinks in Rotorua, and it's not the sulphur scent residents embrace and visitors expect.
Man dies at Mount Maunganui beach
Emergency services were called to the beach at 6.10pm.
Ōpōtiki kiwifruit worker remains in hospital after workplace accident
Worksafe is investigating an accident at Riverlock Packhouse that resulted in a worker being airlifted to Waikato hospital.
Volcanic ash from Whakaari - White Island leads to flight cancellations
It is normal activity and not suggestive of a larger eruption, Earth Sciences NZ says.
Worker critically injured at kiwifruit packhouse near Ōpōtiki
Worksafe said it was investigating the incident.
Inside New Zealand's Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
It takes years to perfect cultivars and to keep New Zealand's kiwifruit industry ahead of the game. Country Life takes a tour of the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre in Te Puke and meets those helping create… Audio
Lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Katikati College and Katikati Primary School say all students are safe and accounted for.
Cause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mystery
The leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.
No families left in Rotorua emergency housing - but where are they?
At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.
'Pāpāmoa now, Bethlehem next': Residents confront council over roading
Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.
Flash flooding possible as downpours hit Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain is causing localised downpours in Bay of Plenty, west of Ōpōtiki - and other parts of the country should expect some too.
Whakaari/White Island ash forces flight cancellations
Whakatāne Airport says ash from Whakaari/White Island has severely impacted services.
