Bay Of Plenty

Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.

Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.

Bay of Plenty has hosted hundreds of horticulture leaders, growers and those from support sectors.

New Zealand's longest-serving councillor has shared his sadness after the death of his long-time friend, Kiingi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning.

Councils should consider regulating the installation of free-standing ovens after a toddler was killed when one fell on her, a coroner says.

The teens face serious assault charges, and charges relating to causing harm by posting digital communications.

Tauranga's new council must decide whether to continue work to fluoridate the city's water or try for an extension ahead of a looming deadline, otherwise it risks large fines.

Locals banded together to fight the installation of the barrier, saying it would block escape in an emergency and slow first responders.

The country's biggest port has reported a weaker profit as cargo volumes fell but said it's had an improvement in the second half of the year.

Erin Jarmey's lawyer described her acts as a "horrific mistake" and a "tragedy of Shakespearean proportions".

The volcano is going through an "extended active period". What does that mean?

It will help accurately identify dogs that are - and are not - involved in attacks, it says.

A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa, could save ratepayers $1million a year in interest.

A protest at the edge of a sacred Rotorua lake is back - now under the eye of $3000 council cameras.

Carolyne Hall said the sale fell through after the buyer became aware of resource consent applications to extend emergency housing contracts.

A Tauranga woman is locked in a row with council over unpaid rates because she believes the city has been "denied democracy".

Police are appealing for the driver of a blue SUV to come forward.

Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

Four of those arrested were aged between 13 and 16 years old.

Rotorua's council is looking to improve its pensioner housing services - by removing itself as landlord.