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Rape accused in custody

An 18-year-old Tauranga man has been remanded in custody for two weeks without plea following his arrest on Tuesday on charges of raping one woman and assaulting... Read More

Improvements for Thornton Lagoon

Works to install a culvert from the Rangitaiki River into Thornton Lagoon aim to benefit fish and improve water quality in the lagoon. The culverts will provide... Read More

Mouldy buildings gather bills

The price of dealing with Tauranga City Council's mouldy building saga continues to rise, with officials signing off on more than $500,000 in associated costs so... Read More

Name suppression for filming accused

Name suppression has been granted for a man accused of filming a young girl as she showered at the Te Aroha Holiday Park on Saturday. The 42-year-old Eastern Waikato... Read More

Two car crash in Waioeka Gorge

Three people are being treated for minor injuries following a two car crash in the Waioeka Gorge, near Opotiki. The two vehicles crashed in the gorge, near Graham's... Read More

Patrol volunteers sought

Community Patrols New Zealand is on the hunt for volunteers to be community patrollers for teams based in Tauranga and Bethlehem. CPNZ work with police to assist... Read More

Event’s return signals busy month

The return of the Eastern Region Championships to its 'spiritual” home of Mount Maunganui highlights a massive month for Bay of Plenty surf lifesavers in January. Serious... Read More

Whakatane’s climate ‘sweet spot’

Once could be an aberration, but three years in a row and four of the last five years as New Zealand's sunniest centre, there's only one possible conclusion - Whakatane... Read More

Safety risk closes Bluff Rd

The Thames Coromandel District Council says Bluff Rd will be closed until further notice due to serious safety concerns. An overhanging bluff about 350 meters from... Read More

Dead whale washes up in EBOP

A dead whale which washed up on the shores of Coastlands has been buried. The 3.8m Gray's beaked whale was located by a member of the public around 8am yesterday... Read More

Te Puna Hall on the move

Te Puna residents are making plans for life after the current war memorial hall, after its committee tentatively agreed to sell the 92-year-old building and relocate... Read More

Thunderstorm watch lifted

A thunderstorm watch issued for the Bay of Plenty overnight has been lifted. The MetService issued at the watch after thunderstorms formed over the ranges of Gisborne... Read More