
Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.
Last year, 28 vehicles were reported abandoned in waterways across the region.
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Submitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.
Tutt leaves Priority One in August to become the managing director of a media company.
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
A horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.
Expert presenters donate their time to help give Mount kids 'incredible' opportunities.
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.
Doug Leeder joined the council in 2013.
The trial aims to divert pharmaceutical waste from landfills and reduce emissions.
SH29 will close for four nights from June 15 to June 19, 8pm to 3.30am.
An orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.
Monthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.
Whakatāne plans strict penalties for incorrect recycling in bins.
The council spent over $300,000 clearing debris from Matatā catch-pits.
Castle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.
Camera upgrades on SH2 start on June 9, taking four nights to complete.
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
'Having this right here in Tauranga is a huge advancement for healthcare in our region.'
Fred Milligan receives the King's Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.