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Whangamatā wetland project gets under way

A big-ticket stormwater project is under way in Whangamatā with physical works set to start this week. Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor and Whangamatā resident... Read More

Sex attack: Woman tearful as jury finds man guilty

WARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing. The victim of a 'forceful” sexual attack broke into tears as her abuser was... Read More

Tauranga animal rescue service finally reopens

Vada's Angels Animal Rescue Tauranga is thanking the community for its support in helping the service reopen. 'Thank you, everyone, for your support. Because... Read More

Artwork transforms Te Puke substation

An electricity substation next to a popular Te Puke sports ground has been transformed into a work of art. To make its substations more aesthetically appealing... Read More

Serious injuries: ACC levies may increase due

ACC levies may need to be increased significantly to cover soaring costs the organisation is facing for rehabilitation services and an increase in serious injuries. RNZ... Read More

Five arrested folllowing Te Puke fight

Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information from the public following a fight in Te Puke which has left one person in a serious condition. Five people have... Read More

Four year terms on table for local elections

A local election overhaul is on the cards with four year terms, the end of postal votes, and a change in who runs the polls all up for consideration. Local... Read More

Kiwi woman ready to take on the motocross world

She perhaps be something of a late bloomer, but Kylie Dorr is quickly making up for lost time. Dorr, a 34-year-old mother of two boys, is the leading rider... Read More

BOP police catch 50+ drink drivers per week

Drunk driving crashes leave a trail of hurt, loss and carnage in their wake, yet the number of people caught over the limit on Bay of Plenty roads is rising. For... Read More

Magic inch closer to top three, injuries mount

In what is being described as a melodramatic 60 minutes, the Magic held out the fast-closing Stars to claim a 60-56 victory in Auckland. It was a match where... Read More

Takitimu North Link works continue

Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko is now complete. "In the next phase of work, with the bridge... Read More

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits lower North Island

A 4.1 magnitude quake has rattled the lower North Island on Monday night. Geonet recorded the moderate quake 10km northwest of Porirua, at a depth of 22km... Read More