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Police name men killed in tragic BOP crash

Police have released the names of the three men who died following the triple fatal that happened on the Matata Straights yesterday afternoon. The men, all living... Read More

’Not a cull, but a special season’

Black swan hunting has drawn fire from a northern harbour resident, but organisers say it wasn't a cull, but a special season. Stephanie Flegg of Athenree says... Read More

Information appeal in knifepoint robbery

Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery in Welcome Bay. At about 10.20pm on Tuesday, a lone male entered the shop area of the Caltex service... Read More

Crash near Tauranga Eastern Link

UPDATED 4PM: Emergency services have responded to a crash between two cars on SH2 on the Tauranga Eastern Link. Police and firefighters were called to scene... Read More

Bridge damaged after BOP police chase

A 22-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving-related offences following a police pursuit in the Bay of Plenty. Police attempted to stop the vehicle... Read More

Man to appear in court following stolen air hose

A man has been arrested by police following enquires into a stolen air hose at a Tauranga petrol station. On February 5, BP Summit on Waihi Road appealed to... Read More

Stolen vehicle used in armed robbery

Offenders used a stolen vehicle as a getaway car following an armed robbery on February 25. Detective Constable Richard Ely says police are seeking the public's... Read More

Window washers popping up around town

It seems to be the season or the weather, for window washers. Local police have been receiving multiple calls a day about people washing windows at intersections... Read More

Residents can have their say on bus routes

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff and councillors are inviting locals to discuss proposed changes to the Tauranga bus network. The community meetings will... Read More

Witnesses to triple fatal BOP crash sought

Police are in the process of notifying the families of the three people killed in a four truck crash in the Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty road policing manager... Read More

Delays expected through Bethlehem tonight

Motorists travelling through Bethlehem tonight are being warned to expect delays. The NZ Transport Agency is planning on carrying out roads works in the area. "There... Read More

Air NZ price drop good for tourism

Air New Zealand's fare reduction announcement should benefit Rotorua and Tauranga. Air fares to both cities have been drastically reduced. According to a schedule... Read More