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Murder accused to stay in custody

A woman accused of murdering her husband will remain behind bars until her next court appearance. The 61-year-old woman, who has been granted interim name suppression,... Read More

Stung by their own silliness

They're worldly wise, have been travelling for years. But at the same time the Chilean cousins are a little naïve and now they're slapping themselves. 'It's... Read More

Mauao track remains closed

The Oruahine track around the western face of Mauao closed on Friday by a rockfall, will remain closed until at least Wednesday. The popular base track will also... Read More

Claim information for flood victims

Homeowners whose properties suffered damage from landslips or flooding, during the recent storms, have three months to lodge a claim with the Earthquake commission.... Read More

District Plan operative from next month

After some 6400 submissions, hundreds of hours of hearings and deliberation and Environment Court assisted mediation relating to 13 appeals involving more than... Read More

Have you seen this plant?

Have you seen this plant? Bay of Plenty Regional Council is on the hunt for it. 'Of all the invasive weeds people have brought into their gardens over the years,... Read More

Bay actor pleads guilty in court

Former Opotiki College student and Boy actor James Rolleston has pleaded guilty to a dangerous driving charge over a crash that left him in a coma and a passenger... Read More

Coromandel clean-up begins

The Coromandel took a hammering this past weekend with the weather affecting most of the regions roads, closing schools and businesses and isolating communities... Read More

Intruder punches woman in the face

Police have released a sketch of an intruder who entered the home of a 61-year-old woman as she slept on the couch. At about 2.45pm on Tuesday, February 28, the... Read More

Coastguard to launch new vessel

Waihi Beach Coastguard will officially welcome its newest vessel, the $197,000 purpose-built AVOCO Rescue, to the fleet this month with a public ceremony. Although... Read More

Disasters, danger and drama at port

Being caught up in action and drama aboard a naval ship made for an exciting visit when the Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury arrived in Tauranga on... Read More

Largest food price rise in six years

Higher prices for fruit, vegetables and dairy products resulted in a 2.2 per cent increase in food prices to the end of February 2017. Food prices rose 0.2 per... Read More