Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty Council has voted to reaffirm the introduction of Māori wards in next year's local elections.

The developer behind a new commercial marina for Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty is optimistic construction will begin next spring.

Women being run over by vehicles and knocked out, pregnant women being beaten and teens assaulting their parents.

Preserving the native kōkako in the Bay of Plenty forest is 'deeply rooted' in cultural and spiritual connection to the land, an iwi spokesperson said.

Teachers unhappy with IT training for students' online exams after systems crash locks out exam-takers.

Toi Kai Rawa, a dedicated trust focused on awakening solutions that ignite Māori economies within the wider Bay of Plenty region, has revealed its new strategy at a launch event.