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Fourteen-year-old charged with robbery

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by police in relation to the aggravated robbery of a Gull Service Station in Whakatane on Monday. The robbery happened at the... Read More

Weather forces Bay schools to close

Parents are being advised to keep in contact with schools and early learning centres following severe weather that forced five schools and three ECEs across the... Read More

'Warm tongue' drives Tauranga weather

A warm tongue of moist tropical air is driving Tauranga weather today as it lies across the central north island. Depending where it meanders is whether Tauranga... Read More

Hot, humid and wet weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting occasional rain, with a chance of it being heavy, but easing in the afternoon. Also northerly breezes. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Patients to control their own healthcare

Patients managing their own healthcare online is the future says a Bay of Plenty GP - and the future is here. Dr Marshall Hollister-Jones, of Tauranga's Chadwick... Read More

New Hindu idols installed in Tauranga

Statues of the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses have been installed during a three day ceremony at Tauranga's first Hindu temple. The painted marble statues'... Read More

$12m cycle plan for consultation

A cycle plan recommending $12 million be spent on building new cycle ways over the next three years is expected has been recommended for inclusion in the Long Term... Read More

Brown drinking water in Hauraki district

While there is no quick fix for the brown-tinted drinking water periodically on tap in the Hauraki Plains, the Hauraki District Council is investigating a possible... Read More

BOPRC monitoring lake/river levels

With heavy rain warnings and rising rivers, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is keeping a close eye on lake and river levels and planning for more to come overnight... Read More

Clark secures title third year round

Whakatane's Sam Clark has officially secured three wins in a row at the Kathmandu Coast to Coast World Championship Longest Day. On the women's side South African... Read More

Cash stolen in petrol station robbery

Police are on the hunt for a man who attempted to disguise himself during an armed robbery at a Bay of Plenty petrol station. The robbery happened at the Gull Service... Read More

Fijian resident jailed for refugee fraud

A Fijian national who made up a story that he arrived in New Zealand as a stowaway after his entire family were massacred by a group of Bangladeshi has been sentenced... Read More