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Logging truck rolls in Bethlehem

A logging truck has rolled on the western roundabout at Bethlehem at Te Paeroa Road. A media statement released by police says emergency services are on SH2, Bethlehem,... Read More

Pekatahi Bridge to close for final seal

The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 in Eastern Bay of Plenty is to close for around five days as part of the re-decking project. The permanent seal on the bridge... Read More

Three hour parking limit to be enforced

Vehicles parking in the central shopping in downtown Tauranga from March 18 will have a three hour time limit in any one place. The decision, which goes against... Read More

Stuff to sell or close 28 print papers

Stuff is planning to sell or close some of its smaller community and rural papers. Chief executive Sinead Boucher says 28 mastheads will be affected as part of... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

Today is seven years since the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods, and a few showers clearing at... Read More

Visiting motorcyclist killed in crash

A motorcyclist visiting New Zealand from Australia has been killed in a crash in the Waikato. The 51-year-old, who is originally from New Zealand, died after crashing... Read More

Woman hospitalised after beach attack

It could be months before a Papamoa woman is back to full health after she was attacked by a dog while walking along the beach. Anita Paynter was taking an early... Read More

Act of kindness turns sour

The victim of a driving incident near Welcome Bay is expressing frustration after what had intended to be an act of compassion, turned sour on her. The woman, who... Read More

Local thespian heading to London

All the world's a stage for Fletcher Oxford - or at least, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London will be, when he joins 23 other young New Zealanders there in July. The... Read More

Wrestling team ready to grapple

Three Waikato/Bay of Plenty wrestlers are among the team of seven who will be grappling for gold at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. Ana Moceyawa trains at the... Read More

Cadets celebrating 20 years

The Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit, New Zealand's largest Cadet Corps unit, is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and Second Lieutenant Dave Northcott says... Read More

Homelessness jumps up in Tauranga

The number of homeless people in Tauranga has increased 20 per cent in the past year. A steep rise in house prices and competition for jobs in the Bay of Plenty... Read More