Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
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Litres of oily sludge spills into Tauranga Harbour
The sludge discharged from a tanker truck, with some of it entering the water.
Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning
A sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.
Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses
Quiet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging and the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
What's a fridge door doing on the beach?
Coast Care aims to educate next generation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Critics' hate speech ensures Jordan Peterson stays popular
COMMENT: Peterson is bringing the degradation of public discourse into sharp relief.
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School closed because of damage to bridge
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Anger growing among locals over deadly stretch of SH2
Local frustration is growing as the number of serious crashes keep climbing
River investment essential
World Rivers Day is a great chance to reflect on the roles rivers play in our daily lives