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One injured in three car crash

One person has been taken to hospital following a three car crash near Aongatete. A police media spokesperson says the crash happened just before 2pm. "There was... Read More

Power out following Pyes Pa crash

UPDATED 2.08PM - Power is out and the road is down to a single lane, following a crash in Pyes Pa this afternoon. A police media spokesperson says the crash happened... Read More

An inside view of a bronze whaler

Sharks are a unique species which inspire both fascination and fear. That's why University of Waikato scientists will give people an ‘inside view' of a shark... Read More

Slip blocks SH2 near Opotiki

UPDATED 3.30PM: Roads have been reopened following a slip which blocked both lanes of SH2 at Waiotahe near Opotiki, earlier today. Road closures and diversions... Read More

‘She’ll be right’ pet adopting attitude

It's a no-brainer that cute pets on social media are reeling in views, but if you're thinking about buying a pet to shake up your Instagram feed, two Tauranga vets... Read More

Sports events to benefit businesses

Local businesses are set to benefit from two national sporting events, which will bring over 4,000 visitors to the Whakatane District this month. Oxfam Trailwalker... Read More

Teams tied at Ocean18

The 2018 Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships has continued to be one of the most hotly contested events on the Surf Life Saving New Zealand calendar,... Read More

School’s in for the class of ‘45

It was 1945. Adolf Hitler had ended it all in a Berlin bunker. Also in ‘45, and half a world away, Ross Haycock was just starting it all. His Mum dropped... Read More

Local barbecue team smoke up a storm

It was an amazing job by first time Meatstock competitors Smokey Mount Beachside BBQ. Shane Southby, a banker, scientist Dion Young and Andrew Targett, a chef,... Read More

Storm damage funding shortfall

A recommended of $2 million of unbudgeted expenditure has been made by Whakatane District Council to cover a shortfall in the cost of repairing transportation infrastructure... Read More

Group pushes for ‘yes’ in TECT vote

A local group advocating for people to support the TECT proposal says it would be like the city ‘winning Lotto' every month. TECTyes has taken out several... Read More

Innovative auction for cricket matches

Blackcaps fans' summer of cricket in the stands is set to heat up even further with a series of Air New Zealand holiday packages to be snapped up via live in-stadium... Read More