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Five killed in weekend crashes

Five people have been killed in crashes this weekend - after the launch of a summer road safety campaign by emergency services and the Transport Agency. Police... Read More

BOP property prices creeps up again

Average asking prices for properties in the Bay of Plenty have crept up again during November into the $700,000 bracket. Real-time data from realestate.co.nz... Read More

Care nurse to take on Taupo Half Ironman

Tauranga's Angelique Ensor is putting her body on the line as she takes on the challenge to complete the Taupo Half Ironman on December 7 - and it's all for... Read More

NZ‘s largest cycling event wraps up

Over 5,000 cyclists completed an amazing feat this weekend, taking part in the 43rd annual BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. There were events on and off the road,... Read More

NEMA replaces Civil Defence emergency management

The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More

Simon Bridges‘ office defaced

The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last committed... Read More

More heatwaves on the way for summer

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa meteorologist... Read More

Car crashes into ditch on Omanawa Road

A vehicle has left the road and gone into a ditch in Omanawa this morning. Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Omanawa Rd at 9.46am on Sunday.... Read More

Greerton and Mount to decide 2019 BOP Cup title

Eves Realty Greerton and Carrus Mount Maunganui will contest the 2019 Bay of Plenty Cup Final, after the two clubs won their semi-finals on Saturday- albeit in... Read More

Lift off for Poppy Flight

A Pyes Pa Travel Broker is reaching out for local support as she coordinates a new event called The Poppy Flight. Raising funds for the RSA, NZ Warbirds Association,... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

It will be celebrations all round for one player from Dannevirke after taking home $1 million with Lotto First Division in last night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Hot rodders give generously to Tauranga Toy Run

Hot rodders from around New Zealand will band together next Friday for the Tauranga Toy Run, raising awareness for needy local charities. It's the toy run's... Read More