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Car crashes into power pole in Bethlehem

Police are investigating a crash in Bethlehem where a car crashed into a power pole. Emergency services were called to the crash on Westmorland Rise at 9.30am. A... Read More

Power out in Western Bay of Plenty

More is out to more than 100 properties in the Western Bay of Plenty. Powerco is reporting that 132 homes are without power in the Pongakawa area. Power went... Read More

More vaccines for meningococcal disease

PHARMAC's decision to fund a vaccine to protect young people from meningococcal disease from December 1, is being welcome by the Government. Associate Health... Read More

BOP local heroes awarded for their services

Residents of the Bay of Plenty celebrated their very own 'local heroes” at a special awards ceremony at Tauranga's Classic Flyers Museum. As part of the... Read More

One seriously injured in Matapihi Rd crash

One person is in serious condition following a crash in Tauranga this morning. Two vehicles have crashed on Matapihi Road around 7.30am A reporter at the scene... Read More

Council considers Kawerau boundary change request

Whakatāne District Council is considering a proposal by Kawerau District Council to change the boundary between the two districts. The proposed boundary change... Read More

Chance of thunderstorms around the North Island

Storm and gale warnings have been issued for marine areas around the North Island this morning. MetService says winds could reach gale force on both the east... Read More

BOP MP‘s bill passes with unanimous support

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller's Members' Bill giving clarity around dividend rules has passed its final reading in Parliament with unanimous support. 'My Members'... Read More

Police car rammed in pursuit near Matamata

Police are searching for a vehicle after it rammed a police car during a pursuit through Matamata. A police spokeswoman says police attempted to stop the vehicle... Read More

Gun orders might help abuse victims feel safer

Firearms Prohibition Orders could make a real difference if guns are kept out of the hands of people with a history of family harm, says White Ribbon manager... Read More

Final euthanasia bill reading begins in Parliament

The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill has begun in Parliament. The member's bill, in the name of ACT leader David Seymour, would allow... Read More

Resource management reform options released

A panel undertaking a comprehensive review of the Resource Management Act is asking for feedback to inform its final report. In July the Government announced... Read More