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Logging truck rolled on SH2

A man suffered minor injuries after his logging truck rolled on State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty early this morning. A police spokesperson says police,... Read More

Supporting digital growth in the Bay

Communications Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming the launch of the Tauranga City and Western Bay District councils Digital Enablement Project. The purpose of... Read More

Today's weather with Rosalie

Rain is what it's all about today. And plenty of it ahead with a heavy rain warning in place across parts of the North Island. A one-layer-of-clothing day, we... Read More

Edgecumbe clean-up continues

People in Edgecumbe are still cleaning up following Cyclone Cook and now the region is being drenched by the remnants of Cyclone Donna. A severe weather warning... Read More

Possible thunderstorms as rain hits

A severe weather warning, a severe weather watch and a thunderstorm watch is in place for many places in the North Island. Remnants of Cyclone Donna is expected... Read More

Waikato rates rise to stay under 3%

The proposed rate rise for current ratepayers in the Waikato will stay under three per cent for the 2017-18 annual plan. Councillors voted to keep the proposed... Read More

Tauranga UFB uptake 2nd highest in NZ

With the rollout of ultra-fast broadband in Tauranga complete, more homes and businesses now have faster and more reliable internet access. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges... Read More

'Fair share' of emergency housing needed

The government has announced it will be delivering emergency housing for 10,000 vulnerable New Zealanders. While Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is welcoming the... Read More

Making Bay netball dreams come true

The sporting spotlight is on netball this winter with the launch of the ANZ Premiership, New Zealand's new elite domestic netball competition - it's an exciting... Read More

Omokoroa water shut off

Water to the entire Omokoroa peninsula has been shut down for at least three hours, possibly until 6.15pm, to allow contractors to repair a burst water main. A... Read More

Civil Defence on standby

There is a heavy rain warning in place for parts of the Bay of Plenty and Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is monitoring the situation. MetService is forecasting heavy... Read More

Accused Piha arsonist in Tauranga court

A 19-year-old man accused of lighting a series of fires in Piha has been arrested in Tauranga. Waitakere Police area commander Inspector Scott Webb says police... Read More