‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's table
The vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.
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Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer
People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.
'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater
The company faces a hefty fine.
Why car wrecks are left where they crash for weeks
A resident questions why crashed cars are left so long, only to have their parts stolen.
'Cat lady of Katikati' closing rescue doors due to costs
Catherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.
Going for gold for a worthy cause
The Blonde Mullet Brigade is sweeping the country raising funds for youth mental health.
Missing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continues
The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.
Several tracks closed in Kaimai Range after pathogen discovery
A review on the closures would be made after September 29.
Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel
A front is expected to move southwards over northern New Zealand.
Have you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their car
Bodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
'Efficiencies' if Tauranga and Western Bay work together — mayor
The Future for Local Government review panel released its final report in June.
Outage update: Strong winds cause hundreds to lose power
Residents remain without power this morning.
No longer just a holiday destination: Western Bay average property values cross $1m mark
But there are concerns about what this means for pensioners on fixed incomes.
Katikati firm hits bullseye with world champ
Shot Darts has signed up darts world champion Michael Smith.
Car badly damaged after hitting multiple cows in Bay of Plenty
The crash happened around 3.20am.
Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.
Waihī Beach: Flood issues top priority
The local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.
Watch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near Tauranga
Fire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Weather warnings: Lightning strikes, power cuts affect region
A tree has been damaged by lightning at a local gold course.
What Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific final
The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.
'It was awful': Councillor ends up in hospital after trying to help flood-hit residents
The councillor saw his leg go one way while he knee went another.
Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI
Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorm as nasty weather bears down on North Island
Heavy rain to hit already drenched parts of North Island.
Western Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increase
It comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".
Young talent hits the stage
Moana Jr is Katikati College's first whole-school production in more than two decades.
Healthcare workers suffering from 'moral injury'
This isn't burnout, says Katikati Medical Centre's Vicky Jones.
'Shameful act of vandalism': WW2 veterans' graves desecrated
Families devastated and council fuming after graveside mementos wrecked.
Crews dampening hot spots after large building fire
Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.
Fin-tastic news: Daisy's tracker has been found
A man named Dave and a dog named Thor held the key.