Cyclone Vaianu: Early severe weather watch for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua

MetService says damaging, life‑threatening winds are possible on Sunday.

Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on

Domestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.

'Significant event': Agencies on full notice for Cyclone Vaianu, all North Island placed under alert

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged people to 'stock up' and get supplies.

Bridge repairs closure: SH2 Pekatahi detour via Whakatāne for five days

The current SH2 Pekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, April 13-17.

Digger creating 'sacrificial foredune' at Waihi Beach

Western Bay of Plenty Council are creating sacrificial sand dunes along Waihī Beach in preparation for the forecast severe weather this weekend. Video / Mat Taylor

Slips and flooding in Tauranga

Flooding on Maleme St and a slip at Tauriko. Videos / Supplied

Shark at Bowentown beach

A shark was seen swimming just beyond the breakers at the Bay of Plenty beach. Video / The Traveller

Rebounding Lab

Rebounding is a low-impact community workout with high-impact benefits. Video / Bay Venues