1. Toddler hurt in Matapihi dog attack
A 3-year-old boy was bitten by a pit bull dog at Matapihi and will need surgery for his injuries. The toddler suffered bite wounds to the face and is recovering at Tauranga Hospital.
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Political pressure looks almost certain to reverse the shock announcement that Tauranga parking wardens will start hitting motorists with $150 instant fines for bald tyres from April 1.
4. Western Bay's highest risk intersection
The intersection of State Highway 2 and Welcome Bay Rd came in at number 89 on the New Zealand Transport Agency's list of top 100 highest risk intersections in the country.
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5. Crash blocks State Highway 2
Three people were injured and both lanes of State Highway 2 were blocked after a two car crash near Te Puke.