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Bay storm devastation still evident

'Sobering” is Whakatane District councillor Nandor Tanczos' description of the devastation wrought by the flooding that struck the Eastern Bay of Plenty recently.... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Today there'll be some cloud around with possibly a few spots of rain. A high of 17 and an overnight low of 10 degrees is predicted. Keep warm and enjoy this... Read More

Three-car crash in Omokoroa

Two people have been injured in a three-car crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. St John Paramedics notified police of the crash at the intersection of Omokoroa... Read More

$1.8m to prevent violent robberies

A total of $1.8 million will be made available for robbery prevention at dairies, superettes and small local businesses. Police Minister Paula Bennett says the... Read More

Te Puna roundabout to continue

Work on the Te Puna roundabout project will continue through winter. NZ Transport Agency's Director Regional Relationships, Parekawhia McLean says the work will... Read More

Zespri’s China sales strategy ‘thriving’

Kiwifruit marketing giant Zespri won the supreme China Business Award and Exporter of the Year at the HSBC New Zealand-China Trade Association business awards on... Read More

Museum & library feedback on display

The results of three months consultation over a new museum and library are being presented to the city ratepayers in the next few days. Schools, community groups,... Read More

Baywide 1st XV finals this Saturday

Either Bethlehem College or Te Whare Kura o Mauao will hold aloft The Dick Little John Trophy with the first round of Baywide Secondary Schools 1st XV competition... Read More

Earthquake ‘swarmlet’ strikes

A series of earthquakes off the coast of Matata have been felt across the Bay of Plenty this afternoon, although GNS scientist Steve Sherwood thinks only a few... Read More

Owner denies dog is sheep killer

The owner of a dog accused of killing sheep in Bellevue earlier this week says his dog was stolen from his driveway, and that he will be pressing charges. Not only... Read More

A boombastic headliner for One Love

Hold on to your Rasta hats all you reggae fans, because the original 'Mr Lover Lover' Shaggy is coming to Tauranga to headline next year's One Love Festival. Joining... Read More

Earthquakes strike near Whakatane

The Bay of Plenty has been rocked by a series of earthquakes this afternoon. The first earthquake was recorded 30km north-west of Whakatane at 1.35pm. GeoNet says... Read More