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Silver Fern steps higher

Growing up, Sam Sinclair was a Silver Ferns ball girl, aspiring to be like Casey Kopua, and dreaming of one day wearing the black dress. Now, Sam's a key... Read More

Burst water main on SH2

A burst water main has been spotted by motorists travelling over the Wairoa Bridge on State Highway 2. A spokesperson for the Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Five people arrested following attempted robberies

Five people have been arrested following an attempted robbery and fleeing driver incident in Hamilton. About 9.30am yesterday, a group of people entered a dairy... Read More

Recycling centres struggling with increased demand

It's the hottest, busiest, smelliest time of year for recycling centres - and, one year after China stopped taking our plastics, some are still struggling... Read More

Fire reported in Ohauiti

UPDATED: A fire reported in Ohauiti this afternoon is now out. Firefihgters were called to reports of a structure fire at a properrty in Adrian Lane, just after... Read More

Cyclist dies after Ohope crash

A cyclist has died after a crash on West End Road in Ohope on Saturday 12 January. Police were called to an incident at the beach carpark involving a car and... Read More

Aotearoa Bike Challenge back in the Bay for 2019

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back again in February 2019, with Sport Bay of Plenty and the New Zealand Transport Agency encouraging individuals and businesses... Read More

Pāpāmoa campground fined $24k

A Pāpāmoa campground has been fined $24,750 for carrying out building work without consent. Pāpāmoa Village Park Ltd had faced a maximum penalty of $200,000. The... Read More

Police spotted in Pyes Pa area

Residents in the Pyes Pa area who spotted a number of police vehicle on Kennedy Road are being assured that there was 'nothing major” happening. Some... Read More

Days left to lodge Tauranga valuation objections

Homeowners have 10 days left to lodge any objections to capital valuations. Every three years, councils must revalue all properties in their localities for rating... Read More

Teen charged with assaulting firefighter in court

A volunteer firefighter was socked in the face while trying to stop the occupants of two crashed cars from fighting. And Royce Mercer, the 17-year-old who allegedly... Read More

Delays expected around Tauriko roundabout

Motorists who use the Tauriko roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway 36, are being warned to expect delays. Pavement repairs are... Read More