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Drug raids in the Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police are cracking down on drugs with a number of search warrants being executed in the region today. A police spokesperson says officers are 'today... Read More

Strangled by power cord

A Hamilton teenager who subjected his partner to a series of violent and potentially lethal assaults - including throttling his partner with a power cord so hard... Read More

Rules for Easter Sunday trading

With Easter fast approaching, here's a reminder of the new rules for trading during the upcoming weekend in Tauranga. Easter Sunday has traditionally been a restricted... Read More

Sallies outdoor celebration

It's a rousing hymn, especially in the cool of dawn when delivered by a bold brass band as the sun scrambles up over Motiti Island and lights up Memorial Park. 'Up... Read More

Imports rise despite fall in car numbers

Imports rose in February 2018 to a new high for a February month, according to Stats NZ. This rise was driven by machinery imports, despite a fall in the value... Read More

Kawerau crash victim named

Police can now release the name of the woman killed in a crash near Kawerau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty on Saturday. She was Peggy Ngataierua Wikohika, 27, from... Read More

Ripping into the season

This week Rippa Rugby will wrap up for another term in the Western Bay of Plenty. The Western Bay of Plenty Rippa Rugby modules have involved more than 2000 kids... Read More

New date for Doggy Day Out

The 2018 Doggy Day Out will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10am-2pm at the Omokoroa Western Ave Sportsground, having been postponed due to the weather last... Read More

Making electric vehicles more affordable

A business start-up in Rotorua wants to make second hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport in New Zealand. Founder... Read More

Witnesses sought in fatal Kawerau crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash which happened near Kawerau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty on Saturday. A police media spokesperson says the crash... Read More

Foiling water bike creates new sports

The recent market launch of the Manta5 hydrofoil bike marks the completion of a six-year development path with a strong Mount Maunganui component. The first two... Read More

Early Easter outlook shaping up positive

An early weather outlook shows residents in the Bay of Plenty can look forward to a mostly-fine Easter weekend. According to WeatherWatch.co.nz, Easter 2018 is... Read More