New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPublic to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa developmentThe Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.29 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council spends $7m on consultantsA breakdown of who has been paid for what has been revealed.04 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandGold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official saysCouncillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.03 Oct 07:15 PM
New Zealand'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher groundAn area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks pleaA report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air22 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuCoastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problemsSeveral marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.29 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' hecklingOne attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.24 Aug 12:33 AM
New Zealand‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, awardUniversity of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'10 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire'I can’t believe it’s on the radar'.08 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandFuneral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodiesJudge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.01 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'19 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."19 Jul 12:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily members face raft of charges over alleged unlawful buildingsAn Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.09 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highwayThe highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.29 Jun 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fireSome leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".28 Jun 06:03 AM
New ZealandBay buses to be free for anyone 18 or under from next monthRegional councillors were divided over which option to select.12 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandConcern as heavy industry seeks to continue discharging contaminantsCouncil considering applications from Allied Asphalts Ltd and Higgins Group Ltd.23 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'The next best thing': The idea that might convince you to get out of your carPublic transport leaders are considering three options to help tackle congestion.05 May 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaituna River health warning issuedThe health warning is based on the results released for levels of cyanobacteria or algal.18 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandRevealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplaceWorking from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesMore than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.08 Mar 05:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesJobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.07 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandDownpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in OmanuHeavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.07 Mar 12:11 AM
New Zealand$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection systemIt has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.02 Mar 05:56 PM
New ZealandHillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP councilThe council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.22 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Every drop of rain is just so scary': Living on a knife’s edge in Bay of PlentySandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.22 Dec 11:58 PM
