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SPCA reveals worst of animal abuse cases for 2018

Two elderly poodles, neglected to the point where they no longer looked like dogs, have topped SPCA's annual list of shame. The full list, released today,... Read More

A wet weekend for most in New Zealand

Rain is being forecast for the region for the next three days. A series of fronts lies over the country today, connecting these fronts is an area of low pressure... Read More

Camping outrage at Tauranga’s Sulphur Point

There's concern of a gradual takeover of the boat trailer park at Tauranga's Sulphur Point by campers threatening residents and leaving rubbish lying around. A... Read More

Route 40 bus free for Welcome Bay students

Welcome Bay students using urban route 40 will be able to travel for free from Monday. Bay of Plenty Regional Council announced overnight that Welcome Bay school... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

State Highway 2, between Katikati and Tauranga, is open following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash, between Hot Springs Road and Lund... Read More

Crash on State Highway 2 near Katikati

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 2, Western Bay of Plenty. The crash occurred at around 8.25pm, between Hot Springs Road and Lund... Read More

Simon Bridges says new taxes are insulting

A capital gains tax will impact small business owners in the region says Tauranga MP and National opposition leader Simon Bridges. Finance Minister Grant Robertson... Read More

Police hold media conference on fatal shooting

UPDATE 5.55pm: The man shot by police after a bank robbery fired at officers before being killed by them. District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor says... Read More

Powerco’s new radio technology boosts safety

The safety of fault crews working across Powerco's vast electricity network has been greatly improved thanks to new voice radio technology. In what is the largest,... Read More

Gumboot Up New Zealand goes viral

Kiwibank's ‘I am Hope' New Zealander of the Year, Gumboot Friday, Facebook Frame has gone viral. Kiwibank wanted to show their support of Mike King's I... Read More

Property prices peak in the provinces

Property prices outside New Zealand's three main cities kicked off the New Year with a bang after the average asking price climbed 6.7 per cent on last year to... Read More

BOP arrests in relation to Dunedin murder

Two people have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of a man whose body was found at a rural location north of Dunedin on Monday... Read More