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Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Flip of a coin could determine election winner after tied result
"Whatever will be will be," one candidate said.
Multiple arrests after police chase two cars
Two cars have been stopped by police after a pursuit in and around Kawerau.
Watch: Car goes over ditch trying to outrun police
"You could hear the ticking in the video of the electric fence."
Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
A 23-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
Whakaari grumbles: Geyser-like explosions recorded in crater
The burst came as a result of the rising crater lake drowning active vents
Armed robbers storm dairy for second time
Offenders entered the Galway Street dairy about 8.15pm last night
'That boy was our world': Young ambulance officer dies on the job
Liam Harpur was 23 years old when he suddenly died this week.
Cop callout culminates in time with kids
Police spend time with Taneatua school kids after armed incident.
Bay of Plenty dairy robbed by group with weapons
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery in Kawerau.
Man arrested after Bay of Plenty school lockdown
Officers were in place between Amokura and Station Rds.
'Boy' star in clip for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
"It is awesome to see everyone getting into it, wanting to learn the language."
Tears and song in Parliament over pardon for Tūhoe leader
Rua Kēnana was wrongly arrested during a police invasion of Maungapōhatu.
Child hit in serious Bay of Plenty crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Catch a lift? Hitchhiking seal climbs aboard fishing boat
Whakatāne anglers share boat with a seal.
Minister of Health in Whakatāne to announce new parental service
New mental health service for Eastern Bay women announced in Whakatāne.
Soaking approaching: Auckland to be hammered by heavy rain, strong winds
Heavy rain watches are in place for many parts of the North Island today.
Man killed, two hurt in crash after car flees police
Two passengers in the car were also hurt, one badly.
Teen multisporter collapses during China race
The top young Whakatāne multisport racer has woken from an induced coma.
Accidental Whakatāne candidate: 'It is absolutely imperative people don't vote for me'
Whakatāne District Council candidate Kay Boreham hopes people won't vote for her.
Missing man Joseph Webb's family 'desperate' to hear from him
Police are still looking for missing man Joseph Webb.
Seven in a row! Carrington wins gold - again - at world champs
Lisa Carrington's remarkable streak at the top of her sport continues.
'I will never forgive you': Family's heartbreak at driver
Nakeeta Prior, 19, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court this week.
Thunderstorms possible for some, but a dry weekend ahead
Thunderstorms might still occur in parts of the North Island early today.
Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the way
A northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.
From NZ's Next Top Model to charity worker
Danielle Hayes announces retirement from New Zealand Fashion Week.
Family escape burning house in Dunedin
Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.
Edgecumbe timber worker thanks Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces more money for work programme.
Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'
Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.
Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders
Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
Goalkeeper with 'monster' frame: Kiwi teen signs with Aston Villa
Whakatane's Jamie Searle has signed with professional club Aston Villa.