Bay Of Plenty
Mount business owner's fears with revenue down 50%
The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after the deadly Mauao landslide says revenue is half what it would usually be in summer. Audio
'It's a professional responsibility' - retired judge to lead council review into Mauao slip
Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review into the events leading up to the deadly landslide at Mount Maunganui.
Safety restrictions eased on four Tauranga homes after landslide
Western Bay of Plenty District Council says yellow stickers have replaced the red and the properties can be accessed under certain conditions.
Body recovered from Bay of Plenty river
Police say they recovered a body from the Waioweka River after a man fell from a boat near Ōpōtiki last month.
One dead after boat capsizes off Thames coast
Two people were found washed ashore, but efforts to revive one of them were unsuccessful.
A tale of two waka
Every Waitangi weekend, Māori and Pakehā come together at the popular Lake Rotoiti Wooden and Classic Boat Parade.
Part of landslide road cordon set to be lifted
Adams Avenue between Maunganui Road and Marine Parade will be open to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Cat plague has Ōpōtiki residents calling for rule changes
Ōpōtiki residents whose properties are being overrun by cats are urging the council to instate a policy to restrict numbers.
'Nothing prepares you for it': Mayor's 'confronting' days after deadly landslide
Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale has described the days following the Mauao landslide tragedy as "the hardest week of my life".
Teen's grieving parents left asking just one question - what if?
Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her.
Boy injures another student in knife incident at school
The school's principal says a student suffered a minor injury after a knife was pulled out during an altercation this morning.
NZ Post closures in Rotorua to hit older residents hardest
Grey Power says disability, transport access and unfamiliar technology will turn a once simple errand into a "big challenge" for many.
Kiwi teen Ruthe blitzes Boston field to smash age mile record
The Tauranga 16-year-old blitzed the U18 world record in a performance that also eclipsed John Walker's national men's mark. Audio
Landslide victim Max Furse-Kee remembered for light, laughter and love
"No words are big enough to capture this pain," Max Furse-Kee's mum said.
Death and extreme weather test media, NBR copyright crusade
The death and devastation in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme - but no longer unexpected. While media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, they copped criticism… Audio
Death and extreme weather test media, NBR copyright crusade
The death and devastation in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme - but no longer unexpected. While media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, they copped criticism… Audio
'Pay our respects': Surfers' paddleout tribute to Mount landslide victims
The paddleout was organised by Surfing New Zealand and Bay Boardriders, who are hosting an event at Mount Maunganui.
Remains of Rotorua woman Susan Knowles formally identified
The remains of the Mount Maunganui landslide victim have been formally identified by the coroner.
Mt Maunganui landslide: Fire and Emergency team return home
One of the teams that have worked at the tragic Mt Maunganui campground landslide are returning home.
'Our hearts are broken': Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
Sharon Maccanico, 15, was one of six victims of the deadly slip at the Mount Maunganui campground last week.
