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A manhunt turned into a school visit for Taneatua School. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Cop callout culminates in time with kids

17 Sep, 2019 3:02pm

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Police in Taneatua. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Man arrested after Bay of Plenty school lockdown

17 Sep, 2019 12:18pm
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Officers were in place between Amokura and Station Rds.

There was no update this morning and police inquiries were continuing today. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Police inquiries continue after 7-hour armed standoff in Te Teko

13 Sep, 2019 9:05am
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Armed police were called to an address on Huia Cres yesterday morning

James Rolleston says he hopes to be a fluent te reo Māori speaker one day. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Boy' star in clip for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

13 Sep, 2019 7:12am
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"It is awesome to see everyone getting into it, wanting to learn the language."

Members of Parliament have been left in tears as they heard a bill pardoning and apologising to Tūhoe prophet and leader Rua Kēnana.

NEW ZEALAND

Tears and song in Parliament over pardon for Tūhoe leader

12 Sep, 2019 6:10pm
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Rua Kēnana was wrongly arrested during a police invasion of Maungapōhatu.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Seven hours and still no arrest: armed police in Te Teko

12 Sep, 2019 4:36pm
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There is currently an armed police presence in Te Teko in the Bay of Plenty.

There was a heavy police presence in Whakatane after reports of a gunshot fired out of a vehicle. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Shots fired from a vehicle in Whakatāne this afternoon

10 Sep, 2019 2:53pm
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There was a heavy police presence in Thornton.

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Child hit in serious Bay of Plenty crash

6 Sep, 2019 3:25pm
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Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty.

Whakatāne born Pietra Brettkelly has been awarded Arts Foundation 2019 Laureate. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay-born filmmaker wins major award

6 Sep, 2019 9:44am
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Whakatāne born Pietra Brettkelly has been awarded Arts Foundation 2019 Laureate.

Senior Sergeant Chris Summer at a firearms buyback event in Tauranga last week. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Firearm collection event coming to Ōpōtiki

5 Sep, 2019 9:47am
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The events will be held tomorrow and on Saturday

The friendly seal has a nap on the boat. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Catch a lift? Hitchhiking seal climbs aboard fishing boat

4 Sep, 2019 10:26am
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Whakatāne anglers share boat with a seal.

Health Minister David Clark and Peta Ruha, Toi Oranga Ngakau change leader for the Bay of Plenty DHB, in Whakatane. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Minister of Health in Whakatāne to announce new parental service

3 Sep, 2019 9:55am
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New mental health service for Eastern Bay women announced in Whakatāne.

A heavy rain watch is in place for the top of the North Island, including Auckland. File photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Soaking approaching: Auckland to be hammered by heavy rain, strong winds

3 Sep, 2019 8:49am
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Heavy rain watches are in place for many parts of the North Island today.

Police said they abandoned the pursuit about 6.5km from where the car was found crashed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man killed, two hurt in crash after car flees police

1 Sep, 2019 8:39am
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Two passengers in the car were also hurt, one badly.

The Eastern Bay adventure racer collapsed on first day of gruelling three-day race. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Teen multisporter collapses during China race

30 Aug, 2019 1:28pm
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The top young Whakatāne multisport racer has woken from an induced coma.

Whakatāne District Council candidate Kay Boreham hopes people won't vote for her. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Accidental Whakatāne candidate: 'It is absolutely imperative people don't vote for me'

28 Aug, 2019 10:03am
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Whakatāne District Council candidate Kay Boreham hopes people won't vote for her.

Coastal Bay of Plenty has topped the country's winter visitor spending statistics. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay rakes in $77m of tourist spending

27 Aug, 2019 4:52pm
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The area includes Tauranga City, Western Bay of Plenty District and Whakatāne District.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pedestrian struck by car taken to hospital in Whakatāne

27 Aug, 2019 4:07pm
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Police say the pedestrian had "three or four" minor injuries.

Joseph Webb was captured on CCTV footage. Photos / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Missing man Joseph Webb's family 'desperate' to hear from him

27 Aug, 2019 2:28pm
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Police are still looking for missing man Joseph Webb.

An aerial view of the land between the Whakatāne Bridge and Keepa Rd. Photo / supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Plans afoot to build 'huge' new boat harbour on Whakatāne River

27 Aug, 2019 11:01am
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A site for a new boat harbour on Whakatāne River has been pitched.

Between 50 and 80 cows were on the road in Pukahina last night. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Moo-ve over! Cows on the road

27 Aug, 2019 7:30am
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Between 50 and 80 cows were on the road in Pukahina last night.

Stacey Waaka makes a break for the Black Ferns Sevens against Australia during the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Sydney in February. Photo / Photosport

PREMIUM

Waaka's injury comeback nears completion

27 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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Whakatāne's Stacey Waaka is raring to go after a four-month injury lay off.

Waioeka River Bridge in Ōpōtiki. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Residents win three-year battle to get bridge spruce up

26 Aug, 2019 7:00pm
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More than 1700 people signed a petition asking the New Zealand Transport Agency to act.

No one was injured but one lane of Pākehā St was blocked. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Lane blocked after car collides with trailer in Matatā

26 Aug, 2019 4:51pm
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No one was injured but one lane of Pākehā St was blocked.

Rukingi Haupapa and three other stroke survivors have formed a charitable trust called Awhi Mai Stroke Trust. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Māori stroke survivor to inspire others at Waiariki conference

26 Aug, 2019 9:34am
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Awhi Mai Stroke Trust hope the hui will discuss survivors' struggles and how to help them.

Damage at Rebel Sport Whakatāne. Photo / Katee Shanks

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Apparent ram raids target Bay of Plenty stores

26 Aug, 2019 9:10am
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A report to police said a car had driven through the window and the property was burgled.

SPORT

Seven in a row! Carrington wins gold - again - at world champs

24 Aug, 2019 10:00pm
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Lisa Carrington's remarkable streak at the top of her sport continues.

Nakeeta Prior was sentenced in Rotorua District Court this week. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'I will never forgive you': Family's heartbreak at driver

24 Aug, 2019 1:11pm
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Nakeeta Prior, 19, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court this week.

Aucklanders can expect better weather conditions this weekend. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

NEW ZEALAND

Thunderstorms possible for some, but a dry weekend ahead

23 Aug, 2019 7:28am
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Thunderstorms might still occur in parts of the North Island early today.

Pack an umbrella - it's going to be a wet one. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the way

22 Aug, 2019 6:52am
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A northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.

Danielle Hayes in Whaktāne. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

From NZ's Next Top Model to charity worker

20 Aug, 2019 7:29am
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Danielle Hayes announces retirement from New Zealand Fashion Week.

NEW ZEALAND

Family escape burning house in Dunedin

19 Aug, 2019 5:44am
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Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.

Rotorua Girls' High School players celebrate back-to-back Baywide Girls' First XV titles. Photo / Shannon Gray

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

All action at secondary school finals day

18 Aug, 2019 10:33am
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The first week of Baywide Secondary School Rugby finals were held in Whakatāne.

Amanda Cooper with her award. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Whakatāne woman takes away IT hero award

16 Aug, 2019 9:52am
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The award pays tribute to people who have excelled in the technological field with a twist

International Tree Climbing Champion's Scott Forrest (left) & Josephine Hedger of the UK. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Kawerau man takes fourth tree climber title

16 Aug, 2019 9:12am
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He previously held the top title in 2011, 2012 and 2013

Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Tracey Hook as its new chief executive officer. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New chief executive for Ngāti Awa Group Holdings

14 Aug, 2019 1:15pm
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Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Tracey Hook as its new chief executive officer

Mana in Mahi participant Tipene Van Den Anker walks around Tunnicliffes Timber with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Tunnicliffes co-owner Scott McCabe. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Edgecumbe timber worker thanks Prime Minister

14 Aug, 2019 9:00am
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces more money for work programme.

The Head Hunters' ghost unit. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'

14 Aug, 2019 6:27am
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Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives in Edgecumbe. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders

13 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
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Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.

A car has rolled into the Ōhope habour. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Car rolls into harbour

12 Aug, 2019 6:23am
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The incident happened on Wainui Rd.

The Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau is New Zealand's hottest property market; house values there have jumped 125 per cent in the past decade. Photo / Mike Scott

BUSINESS

The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you

10 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Waimana Gorge closed again due to weather

9 Aug, 2019 10:27am
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Waimana Gorge is likely to remain closed over the weekend.

Whakatane's Jamie Searle, pictured with mum Lisa, has signed a professional contract with English football club Aston Villa. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

Goalkeeper with 'monster' frame: Kiwi teen signs with Aston Villa

9 Aug, 2019 10:13am
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Whakatane's Jamie Searle has signed with professional club Aston Villa.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Heavy rain watch remains in place for Bay of Plenty

9 Aug, 2019 8:26am
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Rain has been steadily falling throughout the region overnight and into this morning.

No one was in the single-story house. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Fire crews battle Bay of Plenty house blaze

9 Aug, 2019 6:34am
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Brigades from all across the Eastern Bay of Plenty rushed to the scene

Lyall Thurston, chairman of Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Public Transport Committee. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Petition calls for free school buses in entire Bay

9 Aug, 2019 6:31am
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A petition to extend a free school bus trial to the Bay of Plenty will be presented.

Planting volunteer Keiran Hickey didn't let the rain get in the way of a smile. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Ōpōtiki dune planting day sees nearly 1000 plants dug in

7 Aug, 2019 3:02pm
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An Ōpōtiki dune planting day was a success, despite the rain.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Serious injuries after motorcycle crash in Bay of Plenty

7 Aug, 2019 2:31pm
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One person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.

Otumoetai College was among the organisations that received a funding boost. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

$700k granted to Bay of Plenty community organisations

7 Aug, 2019 1:36pm
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More than Bay of Plenty community organisations received a share of over $700,000.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Search for missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb continues

7 Aug, 2019 11:37am
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His mother just wants her "lovely, caring and kind" son back home.

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