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Fatal crash on Desert Road

One person is dead after a car and truck collided on State HIghway 1 this morning. Police and emergency services responded to a fatal crash on the Desert Road... Read More

Paramotor pilot witnessed triple-fatal BOP crash

Investigators are staying tight-lipped on whether three road workers killed in a horrific crash near Matatā on Tuesday had road cones and other traffic management... Read More

Kiwis lap up Coastguard lifejacket upgrade

Thousands of Kiwis around the country are sporting much safer lifejackets thanks to a Coastguard water safety campaign. The annual Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade... Read More

Nurse practitioner roles increase

Residents across the Western Bay of Plenty may experience care from a nurse practitioner (NP) rather than a GP at their next visit. The Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

‘Lifeguards in training’ ready for big event

More than 850 young athletes are set to tackle Surf Life Saving New Zealand premier Under-14 event next weekend at Mount Maunganui, making it one of the biggest... Read More

Awhina House needs compost, hose and wheelbarrow

The Awhina House team are asking for community help to sponsor compost for their freshly dug gardens. 'We'll need a few cubic metres of compost so that the Beyond... Read More

Car crashes into bank on SH2

Emergency services are currently at crash on State Highway 2, near Katikati. The crash has happened near Lindemann Road, where a car has gone off the road. A... Read More

Push for Western Bay school continues

National Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is still pushing for a secondary school in the Western Bay of Plenty. Back in December 2018, a petition supported by more... Read More

Social media ‘Momo challenge’ warning

Parents are being warned to monitor children's social media use after an online challenge has circulated. The 'Momo Challenge” involves online trolls being... Read More

CCTV image of petrol station robber released

Police are continuing to investigate the aggravated robbery of a Caltex service station in Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga. The robbery occurred at around 10.20pm... Read More

White Island’s crater lake on the rise

The water level in the crater lake at Whakaari/White Island has risen around 10 metres so far in 2018. If it continues to rise at the same rate it will start... Read More

Don’t be fooled by ticket scams - warns police

Summer tends to be a high point for music lovers, with festivals, big-ticket stadium gigs and outdoor concerts throughout the warmer months. But police would... Read More