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12:15pm Fri 11 Jan, 2019
A small puff of smoke from a family's car air vent had been the only warning. But less than a minute later, the 2008 Toyota Highlander was engulfed in flames... Read More
11:49am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Whakatāne is gearing up to host the town's first-ever Seafood Festival this month, with Kiwi pop artist Theia set to headline the event. Thousands are expected... Read More
11:10am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Junior doctors will go ahead with strike action next week, after mediation failed. The Resident Doctors Association said it had met with district health boards... Read More
11:00am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Maritime NZ is thanking boaties for taking their safety seriously in 2018 after a record low number of four fatalities last year. 'Even one loss of life is too... Read More
09:24am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Charlotte and Oliver remain New Zealand's most popular baby names, taking the top spots once again in 2018. Mia and Nikau are the most loved Maori names,... Read More
08:27am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Police can now confirm that the driver of a truck that crashed on State Highway 35 near Tokomaru Bay this morning was killed in the crash. Emergency services... Read More
07:37am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day apart from morning cloud. Also westerly breezes dying out. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a... Read More
07:21am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
Emergency services are responding after a truck rolled on State Highway 35 (Waiapu Road) near Tokomaru Bay this morning. Police were notified at 6.40am that a... Read More
07:01am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
A young man who pointed a BB gun at a security guard after being kicked out of a bar can aim higher in life after completing a life skills course instead of facing... Read More
06:52am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
The steel box mounted on two pieces of wood and locked with a padlock near the Hairini Bridge is garnering a lot of questions from members of the public. The... Read More
06:40am Fri 11 Jan, 2019
A Manchester teacher had her Papamoa holiday extended by a day following the return of a flight from Auckland to Hong Kong yesterday. Beth Nunn was heading back... Read More
08:00pm Thu 10 Jan, 2019
It may be haere rā to Papamoa College for Brooke Bayly and Joshua Brown, but the year 13 students won't have to go far when they start university next year. The... Read More
02-Jan 15:00
Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push
02-Jan 14:00
Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race
02-Jan 13:00
Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
02-Jan 12:30
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
02-Jan 11:00
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags
02-Jan 09:43
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property
02-Jan 08:30
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025
02-Jan 08:00
Local leaders share hopes for 2026
02-Jan 07:00
Road deaths fall for third consecutive year
01-Jan 14:00
New Year's Eve arrests but quiet night overall
01-Jan 13:08
Call to stop drunken street fights this summer
01-Jan 11:00
One person dies after early morning crash on SH26
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