Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja.

Fears for expectant mothers as region faces longer service delays

Whakatāne Hospital downgraded services earlier this year, leaving expectant mothers in the region in the hands of clinicians in Tauranga.

Tue, Aug 5

8:15

Transport operators are at breaking point over the Pekatahi Bridge.

Century-old Bay of Plenty bridge to get upgrade after complaints

The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 near Tāneatua is a critical link in the regional roading network.

Thu, Jun 26

2:28

'Shark Man' Dr Riley Elliot led the mission, giving a rare insight into one of the ocean's most powerful predators.

Shark attach: Great whites tagged off Rakiura/Stewart Island

Dr Riley Elliott, known as Shark Man, led the mission, giving a rare insight into one of the ocean's most powerful predators.

Sat, Jun 14

2:44

Those making bogus footage of celebrities and medical professionals will stop at nothing to swindle people. 

Deepfake video of Jack Tame targets people with diabetes

Bogus footage of Q+A's Jack Tame and one of the country's leading diabetes researchers has been contrived to swindle people.

Wed, Jun 4

2:24

Until recently, residents had to travel by boat from Matakana Island to the mainland for medical appointments, at a cost.

'Game-changer': Telehealth services boosted for BOP island

Until recently, residents had to travel by boat from Matakana Island to the mainland for medical appointments, at a cost.

Sat, May 24

2:30

Some are offering subsidised rent and grocery vouchers as rental listings hit a record high.

A renter's market: Highest number of listings in a decade

Listings of properties available for rent in the month of March were up more than 40% on the previous year.

Sat, Apr 26

2:21

City council proposes an annual fee of $100 per square metre of footpath used for tables and chairs.

Mt Maunganui street cafes face forking out for pavement patrons

Tauranga City Council proposes an annual fee of $100 per square metre of footpath used for tables and chairs.

Sun, Apr 20

2:23

People taking part in the Red Tulip Walk For Parkinson’s in Mount Maunganui.

Calls for better tracking of how many Kiwis living with Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

Fri, Apr 11

4:37

Some say the area is close to "environmental collapse" due to the spread of the pest.

Bush 'on life support' as war on wallabies ramps up in Rotorua

Some say the area is close to "environmental collapse" due to the spread of the pest.

Sun, Apr 6

2:35

March 2025
Olympians, local water users, businesses and Forest & Bird are joining forces to fight plans for a hydro-electric scheme in the Bay of Plenty. 

Kaituna River kayakers fight plans for hydro-electric scheme

Taheke 8C's preparing to lodge an application to build a weir diverting the river flow into a private lake and affect three sections of white water.

Mon, Mar 17

2:31

February 2025
Working to save NZ's famous 'ten dollar note' bird from extinction

Working to save NZ's famous 'ten dollar note' bird from extinction

Volunteers for Eastern Whio Link have helped fledge more than 120 chicks, with over 1000 traps catching stoats and rats covering 30,000 hectares.

Sun, Feb 16

2:17

January 2025
Danielle Richards has become one of New Zealand's first female professional coaches at club level.

Surf Lifesaving champ swaps racing cap for coach's clipboard

Five-time Ironwoman winner Danielle Richards has become one of New Zealand's first female professional coaches at club level.

Wed, Jan 22

2:04

December 2024
Jesse Langford and skipper Paul Kingi, who rescued him, speak for the first time about the special bond they'll always share.

Whakaari eruption survivor, rescuer speak of special bond

"I'll forever be thankful," Jesse Langford said of his rescuer Paul Kingi ahead of the fifth anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 22 lives.

December 9, 2024

2:56

November 2024
Paris Nuku is sharing her heritage and cooking skills with hundreds of thousands of people on TikTok and Instagram.

The Bay of Plenty mum cooking up a storm on social media

Paris Nuku is sharing her heritage and cooking skills with hundreds of thousands of people on TikTok and Instagram.

November 12, 2024

2:12

October 2024
Meeting hears criticism of TCC's decision to sell Marine Precinct

Meeting hears criticism of TCC's decision to sell Marine Precinct

One speaker said the decision to sell is a "disaster waiting to happen".

October 23, 2024

September 2022
An artistic tribute to the Queen in London's Hyde Park.

Opinion: Nothing could prepare you for the Buckingham Palace outpouring of love

Outpouring of love, sorrow and gratitude at Buckingham Palace has soared above and beyond expectations, writes Jordyn Rudd.

September 11, 2022

March 2022
The general disruption of the pandemic has affected many.

Psychologists struggling as NZ's mental health crisis worsens

A grim picture is emerging of New Zealanders' mental health, two years on from the country's first lockdown.

March 27, 2022

2:25

Police guard the area around Countdown LynnMall after a terrorist carried out a stabbing rampage

LynnMall terror attack review delayed

The agencies say it’s been larger in scope than previously anticipated.

March 16, 2022

Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran announces Auckland, Wellington shows

It will be the British pop superstar's first headline tour here since 2018.

March 16, 2022

0:36

February 2022
Originally from Dunedin, Barry Hudson has lived in Ukraine since 2017.

'Things have taken a turn' - Kiwi in Ukraine to leave after Govt warning

Thirty-three New Zealanders are currently registered as being in Ukraine.

February 12, 2022

They say pandemic fatigue and home isolation rules could be contributing to low testing rates.

Experts urge people to get tested for Covid amid low numbers

They say pandemic fatigue and home isolation rules could be contributing to low testing rates.

February 9, 2022

From April, 5000 overseas students will be allowed into the country but there are calls to get more students in earlier.

Calls to increase number of international students into NZ

From April, 5000 students will be allowed into the country from overseas.

February 7, 2022

November 2021
Brian Tamaki speaks outside Auckland Central Police station.

Brian Tamaki bailed on condition he stays away from Auckland Domain protests

The judge told the Destiny Church leader he was "skating on thin ice" during a court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.

November 23, 2021

October 2021
The protest attracted around 1000 people, many of them not wearing masks or socially distant.

Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty over anti-lockdown protest

Around 1000 people attended the protest in Auckland Domain on October 2.

October 12, 2021

August 2021
Tony Francis says his work is worth waiting for and the real problem is his clients’ lack of patience.

Guitar lovers want answers as NZ luthier takes six years to finish work

An American buyer was left in the dark over his expensive order.

August 23, 2021