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Crash involving car and truck near Kawerau

14 Jul, 2019 11:16am

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Person critical after Te Teko crash

14 Jul, 2019 9:43am
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Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-car crash.

Whakatāne Surf Life Saving member Campbell Reid was also among lifeguards who went door-to-door during the 2017 Edgecumbe floods. Photo / Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services

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Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne

11 Jul, 2019 4:33pm
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Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.

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Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges

10 Jul, 2019 4:07pm
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Accused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.

Police were at the scene of a sudden death in Whakatāne. Photo / File

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Sudden death near Whakatāne skatepark

9 Jul, 2019 11:59am
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Police were notified of the incident at 11.30am.

Armed police were called to an incident in Opotiki. Photo / File

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Armed police attend alleged firearms incident in Eastern Bay of Plenty

9 Jul, 2019 9:54am
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No one was injured during the incident.

A car has hit a horse in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / File

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Car hits horse near Kawerau

9 Jul, 2019 9:38am
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A car has hit a horse near Kawerau this morning.

Surface flooding on Elizabeth St. Photo / Supplied

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Drenching set to continue for Bay of Plenty

4 Jul, 2019 7:27am
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The region is waking up to a drenching and it's set to get worse.

Andrew Little calls the trespass notice 'an act of lunacy by a lunatic'. Photo / File

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'Act of lunacy': Justice Minister laughs off 'trespass notice'

3 Jul, 2019 1:29pm
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Andrew Little issued with 'trespass notice' by aggrieved Ōpōtiki iwi member.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Power lines down over train tracks after Kawerau crash

2 Jul, 2019 12:05pm
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Trains into Kawerau have been stopped after a vehicle crashed into a power pole.

Police can now release the name of the man who died during an incident at Tarawera River. Photo / File

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Police release name of man who died in Tarawera River incident

1 Jul, 2019 1:45pm
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Police can now release the name of the man who died during an incident at Tarawera River.

Police AOS were called to the scene as a precaution. Photo / File

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Gang fighting in the streets of Whakatāne

29 Jun, 2019 9:51am
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The fighting appeared to be related to a tangi.

The man fled and ran toward the Tarawera River. Photo / File

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Man, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuit

28 Jun, 2019 1:43pm
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Man pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.

The time is now to act on climate change, Bay of Plenty leaders told. Photo / File

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Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency

25 Jun, 2019 1:30pm
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Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.

Standing: Bernie (instructor), PJ Reihana, Torin Bryant, Thomas Bolus, Conor Reynolds, Kyara Evans, Sophia Spurr, Daemin Warrilow Cameron, Daniel Morgan, Nir (instructor). Kneeling: Amelie Clements, Scarlett Clarke, Flyn Samuel, Gabrielle Topp, Lydia Angus, Paige Cox. Photo / Supplied

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'Letting go of excuses': Outward Bound course challenges Bay students

21 Jun, 2019 12:09pm
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Bay students celebrate their successes with Outward Bound.

The road is closed near Awakeri. Photo / File

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Road closure near Awakeri due to crash

21 Jun, 2019 10:46am
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Police said a crash happened last night after the alleged robbery at the Z petrol station.

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'Gnarly': Coastguard crews pull off 9hr tow relay to rescue stricken launch

21 Jun, 2019 9:37am
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Teamwork helped rescue a stricken vessel near White Island

Earthquakes swarm around Whakatāne. Photo / File

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Earthquakes shake Whakatāne residents in early morning

20 Jun, 2019 10:20am
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Earthquakes this morning add to the already large number on Monday.

The new Black Hawk helicopter has arrived in the Bay of Plenty from America. Photo / Supplied

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Rose the Black Hawk helicopter graces Bay of Plenty skies

17 Jun, 2019 9:25am
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The helicopter is owned by Kahu NZ in Whakatāne.

Cold and frosty conditions are expected through to Wednesday across the Bay of Plenty. Photo / File

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Cold start to morning will carry on through the week

17 Jun, 2019 6:46am
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It is not all bad news with temperatures expected to reach mid-teens by end of the week.

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Woman injured after car rolls in Whakatāne

13 Jun, 2019 7:55am
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The car slipped off the road and rolled.

The Reddings have lived in a tent in Edgecumbe for months. Photo / File

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'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'

12 Jun, 2019 10:25am
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"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".

The latest rain radar shows patches of rain about to hit the North Island from the west. Image / Metservice

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Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast

12 Jun, 2019 6:04am
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It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence emergency group is testing its alerts. Photo / file

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Don't panic - Bay of Plenty Civil Defence tests alerts

10 Jun, 2019 10:42am
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Civil defence alerts are being tested today.

A tree is blocking a lane on SH30. Photo / Supplied

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Tree blocking lane on SH30 near Rotoiti Forest

8 Jun, 2019 12:19pm
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The eastbound lane is blocked

More than 300 earthquakes have been recorded at Whakaari since May 23. Photo / File

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More than 300 quakes at Whakaari since May 23

6 Jun, 2019 2:49pm
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More than 300 earthquakes have been recorded at Whakaari.

Waitangi Tribunal will hold a district inquiry into historical grievances of Whakatōhea. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Waitangi Tribunal announces Whakatōhea district inquiry

4 Jun, 2019 2:58pm
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Waitangi Tribunal will hold a district inquiry into historical grievances of Whakatōhea.

Ōpotiki's Fraser Cameron. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Almost 90 and still giving to the community

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Ōpōtiki's Fraser Cameron has been recognised in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

The Dobson women: (From left) Tracey, Nicole, Bonnie and Aimee. Photo / Supplied

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Queen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for Matatā

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Matata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.

Another council in the Bay of Plenty has extended its smoke-free areas. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Bay council celebrates Smokefree Day by extending smoke-free areas

1 Jun, 2019 9:35am
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Ōpotiki council celebrated for its smoke-free policy,

ROTORUA DAILY POST

One person seriously injured after car rolls in paddock near Whakatane

1 Jun, 2019 9:09am
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The woman was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital in a critical condition

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Tauranga church and clothing brand partner in hopes of providing 3000 clothing packs to needy kids

31 May, 2019 12:36pm
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Fleece clothing will be given to kids in need in Tauranga, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Te Puke

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NZTA expect rain, strong wind to affect road conditions over weekend

31 May, 2019 11:10am
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Drivers are urged to take care, plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic

The Whakatane Airport terminal is the first Category 1 Listing in Whakatane Photo / File

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Whakatāne Airport terminal listed as historic

30 May, 2019 11:27am
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The controversial design has won out in the end.

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Talented 4-year-old steals show with staunch haka

28 May, 2019 10:58am
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Dad tells of his "talented" boy.

Thomas Mitai with Tauranga Hospital ICU clinical nurse manager Chris Southerwood (left) and health care assistant Tracy Penwarden. Photo / Supplied

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Grateful patient gives taonga to hospital

28 May, 2019 6:49am
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A singer and kapa haka performer creatively expressed his gratitude to hospital staff

An aerial view of White Island near Whakatane. Photograph supplied/GNS

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Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island

26 May, 2019 9:00am
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A swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.

Whakatāne's Trident High School is determined to hold on to the shield. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

The First XV battle of the Te Kani Shield has begun

24 May, 2019 10:17am
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The team won the shield for the first time last year.

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin. Photo / File

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Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year

24 May, 2019 5:45am
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The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.

Two men are likely to face court action after an illegal take of pipi in a Bay of Plenty harbour. Photo / Supplied

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Thousands of pipi illegally taken from Ōhiwa Harbour

22 May, 2019 7:30am
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Two men are likely to face court action.

As from June 1 only grade 1 and 2 plastics should be placed in yellow-top recycling bins. Photo / File

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Changes to Whakatāne plastic recycling 'regretted'

22 May, 2019 7:25am
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As from June 1 only grades 1 and 2 plastics should be placed in yellow-top recycling bins.

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Truck driver with moderate injuries flown to hospital

21 May, 2019 7:53am
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Driver involved in a truck crash in the Eastern Bay of Plenty flown to hospital

Roads are open ahead of schedule. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Bay of Plenty Bridge open full-time, maintenance finished

21 May, 2019 7:11am
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The work was initially expected to take four nights.

Pekatahi Bridge will be closed next week for maintenance. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

NZTA closes Bay of Plenty bridge for maintenance

17 May, 2019 12:45pm
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The bridge will be closed overnight next week

Shane Jones at the launch of Te Uru Rakau, the new forestry service, in Rotorua last year. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Government announces commitment to accelerate horticulture in the Eastern Bay

17 May, 2019 12:30pm
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The investment will accelerate a skills, training and employment programme.

Heidi Hughes (left), and Maureen Fraser, chairwoman for Sustainable Otakiri, are organising a protest against water bottling plants and the plastic they would produce. Photo / George Novak

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Protesters fight water bottling 'tsunami of plastic'

16 May, 2019 11:51am
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The director of one bottling plant says protest organisers' claims are exaggerated

Police appeal for information about a serious incident in Whakatāne which left a man critically injured. Photo / File

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Man critical after serious incident in Whakatāne

12 May, 2019 8:23am
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A man iis in critical condition in Waikato Hospital after a serious incident in Whakatane.

Night lifts of barge and machinery marks significant milestone in the Kopeopeo Canal remediation project. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dramatic night moves in Kopeopeo Canal project

9 May, 2019 12:50pm
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Night moves marked a significant milestone for the Kopeopeo Canal remediation project.

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First fatal house fire prompts warning

8 May, 2019 11:09am
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The fatal house fire occurred in a house which did not have any smoke alarms

The Kollective was designed by Wingate Architects on a challenging former swamp site. Photo / File

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Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards

3 May, 2019 9:00pm
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The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua

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