Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
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Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Rangitāiki River recommendations completed, says council
Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.
Occupants narrowly flee vehicle before train hits
The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
Junior doctors and midwives on strike today
Junior doctors walked off the job today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Study looking for pregnant women
A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.
Local Focus: Māori Artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclists die in horror weekend on Bay roads
Police are investigating both crashes
Elephant seal still resident in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.
Bay of Plenty measles cases confirmed
Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.
Cyclist in Ōhope crash dies from injuries
Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.
'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sighting
A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.
Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Junior doctors' strike: 100 elective surgeries postponed
About 650 will be affected by the strikes, which doctors say are about workers' rights.
Theia to headline Whakatāne Seafood Festival
Kiwi pop artist Theia set to headline the first ever Whakatāne's Seafood Festival.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Victory for Mount riders at annual Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Whakatāne Summercross is an iconic event on the Kiwi motocross calendar.
Whakatāne Lotto player wins Ford Mustang
One lucky Lotto player is driving away with a brand new Ford Mustang.
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Know what to do if caught in a rip
In a rip remember the three Rs: Relax and float, Raise your hand and Ride the rip.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Mount's Cody Cooper a favourite for Summercross
Elite motocross riders head for eastern Bay of Plenty for annual Summercross event.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Bay house prices jump 3.5 per cent year-on-year
Bay of Plenty house prices jumped 3.5 per cent
Three in hospital after Ōpotiki crash
Two cars crashed in Ōpotiki last night. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.