Tauranga and Bay of Plenty

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12 arrests, 74 liquor ban breaches at Whangamatā Beach Hop

20 drivers were also processed for excess breath alcohol, which police called "unacceptable and disappointing".

Emergency housing motels 'positive' experience for many - Govt report

This follows a Human Rights Commission report last year that investigated flaws of the emergency housing system and found three key breaches of the right to a decent home.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Mar 24

Global shipping giant Maersk pulls New Zealand coastal service

The Maritime Union says the move is a step backwards for our supply chain security.

Auckland •Tue, Mar 21

Light 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Bay of Plenty

Earthquakes have rocked the region since early Saturday morning.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Tue, Mar 21

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt in Bay of Plenty swarm

GeoNet has recorded more than 600 quakes in the Kawerau earthquake swarm, with eight over magnitude four.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Sun, Mar 19

Swarm of 332 earthquakes in Bay of Plenty since last night

The first was a magnitude 3.4 tremor at 3.29am on Saturday morning.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Sat, Mar 18

'It's pretty brutal': Outgoing MP Todd Muller on politics

The Bay of Plenty MP and former National Party leader has spoken candidly with 1News about the challenges he's faced.

Politics •Fri, Mar 17

Ex-National Party leader Todd Muller to retire from politics

Muller says it's because of a loss of 'enthusiasm and energy' for the job.

Politics •Fri, Mar 17

Whakaari eruption: Booking agent fails to get charges dismissed

The company is one of 12 parties accused of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act prior to the Whakaari/White Island eruption in 2019.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Tue, Mar 14

Ninth person charged with murder over Tauranga man's death

Mitchell Te Kani was found dead at a residential property in May last year after reports of a fight.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 13

One dead in Murupara two-vehicle crash

Another person was taken to hospital in a critical condition but is now stable.

Accidents •Sat, Mar 11

Vessel issues mayday call off Bay of Plenty coast - police

The Westpac rescue helicopter has been sent from Auckland to assist.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Mar 10

Whakaari/White Island continues to emit steam, alert level still 2

A recent observation flight over Whakaari/White Island found steam and gas emissions were frequent, however cooler than previously.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Mar 10

Rotorua mayor pregnant, first to give birth while in mayoral office

Tania Tapsell has announced that she's pregnant with a baby girl due in June.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, Mar 10

Drone footage shows SH25 slip 'longer than a rugby field'

The massive scale of work facing engineers is clear to see.

Transport •Fri, Mar 10

New CCTV clue in search for Tauranga doctor missing for a year

The 31-year-old was last seen at his Pāpāmoa Beach home one year ago this week. Today, police released a new lead.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Thu, Mar 9

Whakatāne winner 'jumping up and down' over big Lotto prize

"It will make such a difference to my life. It gives me the financial freedom to pay off my mortgage."

Personal Finance •Wed, Mar 8

Heavy rain watch issued for parts of North Island

MetService forecasts periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms in Coromandel, western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua.

Weather News •Sun, Mar 5

Severe thunderstorm warning, watches for East Coast

The warning comes as watch are issued for Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.

Weather News •Sat, Mar 4

'Unfair' regional IVF rules creating hurdles for hopeful parents

Why does the criteria make it harder on some than others?

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Sat, Mar 4

Tauranga and Bay of Plenty

Latest Stories

12 arrests, 74 liquor ban breaches at Whangamatā Beach Hop

Emergency housing motels 'positive' experience for many - Govt report

Global shipping giant Maersk pulls New Zealand coastal service

Light 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Bay of Plenty

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt in Bay of Plenty swarm

Swarm of 332 earthquakes in Bay of Plenty since last night

'It's pretty brutal': Outgoing MP Todd Muller on politics

Ex-National Party leader Todd Muller to retire from politics

Whakaari eruption: Booking agent fails to get charges dismissed

Ninth person charged with murder over Tauranga man's death

One dead in Murupara two-vehicle crash

Vessel issues mayday call off Bay of Plenty coast - police

Whakaari/White Island continues to emit steam, alert level still 2

Rotorua mayor pregnant, first to give birth while in mayoral office

Drone footage shows SH25 slip 'longer than a rugby field'

New CCTV clue in search for Tauranga doctor missing for a year

Whakatāne winner 'jumping up and down' over big Lotto prize

Heavy rain watch issued for parts of North Island

Severe thunderstorm warning, watches for East Coast

'Unfair' regional IVF rules creating hurdles for hopeful parents

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