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Western Bay severe storm relief fund tops $200k

More than $200,000 has been pledged by donors from across New Zealand and overseas to the Western Bay Emergency Response Fund since its launch last week. The... Read More

Mayor's 'confronting' days after deadly landslide

Two weeks ago today, about 9.30am, a landslide hit the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. Hope gave way to grief as it was confirmed six lives had been... Read More

Police search track for missing Pāpāmoa woman

Police are seeking the public's help to find missing Pāpāmoa woman Nicola O'Connor. Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said her house bus was... Read More

Spike in fishery offences prompts rules reminder

Taupō Fishery Rangers are reporting a 'concerning rise” in people breaking the rules when fishing for trout in the district during the peak summer period. The... Read More

Weather-hit residents invited to recovery evening

Residents affected by recent local weather events will be able to speak directly with key agencies involved in the response at three upcoming evenings. Western... Read More

Measles outbreak officially over, but risk remains

The measles outbreak, which started in September, is officially over, with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case - but risk from the virus remains. One... Read More

Ōpihi land battle heads to court

In a last-minute coup for Ōpihi Whanaunga Kore Trustees, barrister and campaigner Max Harris has offered his help as they head to the Environment Court next... Read More

Security guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine'

A security guard tried to sell what he claimed was cocaine in a video posted to Instagram while wearing his work uniform. But, when his security licence... Read More

State of emergency lifted as Bay moves to recovery

The state of emergency for the Bay of Plenty after last month's storm has now been lifted. The regional declaration was made at 12.42pm on Wednesday, January... Read More

SH29 route shut for 5 nights for safety works

Five nights of road closures are being planned for a section of State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range, starting on February 22. The overnight closures are... Read More

Toyota Aqua named New Zealand’s most stolen car

The Toyota Aqua has topped Aotearoa's annual most-stolen car list for the fourth consecutive year. Thefts of the hybrid hatchback made up 8% of all stolen... Read More

Tauranga teen death: Parents challenge care

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Maddie Hall's parents spent years trying to help their daughter. They... Read More