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White Island to be used as a natural laboratory

University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility that the shallow submarine vents off New Zealand's volcanic Whakaari/White Island could... Read More

Water ban for Te Puke area

Dry weather has resulted in a water ban being put in place across the greater Te Puke area. It includes a complete ban on hand-held hosing and sprinklers. It... Read More

Helicopter removing boat wreck from Mauao

A helicopter is working to remove parts of the vessel that ran aground on the rocks at the base Mauao on Friday night. The helicopter is using a tow line to... Read More

Travel prep encouraged for Waitangi Day holiday

Bay of Plenty motorists keen to make the most of the Waitangi Day holiday are being encouraged to plan ahead, travel outside peak times and be prepared for the... Read More

Police ramming accused behind bars

A Hamilton man accused of ramming four police cars in Tauranga will remain behind bars until his next court appearance. Benjamin Hati appeared in Tauranga District... Read More

Support for crayfish industry after disruptions

The government has agreed to help crayfish exporters to minimise the impact of trade disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Between 150 and... Read More

Appeal for witnesses following vicious assault

Police are appealing for any information after an elderly man was "viciously assaulted" with a piece of wood. "On Sunday, February 2, around 10.30am Hamilton... Read More

Tauranga firefighter tackles Australia bush fires

A Tauranga firefighter who helped battle the Australian bush fires last month returned home overwhelmed by the 'resilience” of communities facing devastation. Emma... Read More

Begging bylaw outcome looming over businesses

Greerton businesses are playing the waiting game to see if the rough sleeping and begging bylaw will be revoked. The bylaw prohibits rough sleeping or begging... Read More

TEL closed after serious crash

UPDATE 8.21AM: Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link Road, Papamoa Beach. The crash involving two vehicles was... Read More

5.5 magnitude quake hits near Tauranga

Thousands of people are reporting to have felt an earthquake rattle the Bay of Plenty. GeoNet is reporting that at 10.47pm, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit 30km... Read More

Big jail terms for NZ‘s largest ever cocaine haul

The four men arrested following the country's largest ever cocaine haul in 2017 have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 14 to 27 years. The men,... Read More