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Flight Paramedics transform patient outcomes

Patients in distress are benefiting from swifter response times and critical care due to New Zealand's largest rescue helicopter operation leading the charge. Philips... Read More

Second case of corona virus confirmed in NZ

A New Zealand citizen who has recently returned from a trip to Italy has been confirmed as having coronavirus. The World Health Organisation says on its website... Read More

WHO closely monitoring Coronavirus

As health authorities continue the battle against Coronavirus, Bay of Plenty residents are voicing their concerns for family overseas. The World Health Organisation... Read More

Whale shark sighting a “rare experience”

An encounter with one of the giants of the deep left passengers and crew of the Bay Explorer "emotionally overwhelmed". That's according to Bay Explorer captain... Read More

Absorbent booms cleans up oil spill in Tauranga

An oil spill in the Tauranga Harbour is under investigation by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The council's pollution hotline received a call on Monday... Read More

Name suppression lifted for double murder accused

Name suppression for the man accused of murdering two people in Omanawa has been lifted. Interim name suppression has been lifted for Samuel Fane when he appeared... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for BOP

A severe thunderstorm watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty today. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over parts of Gisborne, far northern Hawke's... Read More

Trade safely – stay in the zone

Low-level fraud has fallen significantly since the introduction of a safe trade zone by Taupō District Council and Police. The trade zone, in the west car park... Read More

One person dies after serious crash on SH26

One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 26 in Hauraki. The crash involving a car and a pedestrian was reported around 11.40pm, says... Read More

ARTs deployed more than AOS

The new Armed Response Teams have been called out at 50 times the rate that Armed Offenders Squads were last year. The teams were deployed 75 times a day in... Read More

Remnants ex-cyclone to hit New Zealand

More humidity and showers are forecast for northern New Zealand in the next few days. WeatherWatch.co.nz says while an ex-cyclone moving through Australia's interior... Read More

Man‘s prized possession wrecked during BOP pursuit

A Bay of Plenty business owner's week has been 'absolutely ruined” after his vehicle was stolen and left severely damaged from a police pursuit. George,... Read More