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Powerball player wins $5.3 million

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player from Port Chalmers after winning $5.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

Police appeal for information after Waikato crash

Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash involving a car and a truck on Airport Road, Tamahere on Sunday afternoon. Emergency... Read More

Backyard wander at the beach

Garden art and greenery drew the crowds at the first Athenree and Waihi Beach Garden Club backyard ramble. Nine properties were showcased in the club's garden... Read More

Generally fine weather with light southwesterlies

This coming week, the Bay of Plenty is expected to have generally fine weather, with some light southwesterlies. A weakening front is forecast to move northwards... Read More

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Whakatāne

One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in the Whakatāne town of Maraetotara this afternoon. A police spokesperson said emergency services... Read More

Rotorua students served single bread roll

Students at a kura in Rotorua were served a single bread roll for lunch on Thursday. Co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai, Renata Curtis, said Thursday's... Read More

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son

'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More

Driver charged following crash on SH5

One person has been summonsed to court following a crash on State Highway 5, Rangataiki on Sunday. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a van... Read More

Fatal crash closes Whakatāne to Ōhope road

Update, 9pm: One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Ōhope Road, Maraetotara, in the Whakatāne District. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the... Read More

Dog owners urged to vaccinate

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe is urging the public to spread the word about the importance of parvovirus vaccinations with their family,... Read More

Sunday morning orca surfing encounter

Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orca off Arataki beach on Sunday morning. Civil construction worker Andy Morris and his brother-in-law... Read More

Council focuses on delivery this Annual Plan

Keeping costs down while delivering on commitments remains Western Bay of Plenty District Council's priority, the council said in a statement on Friday. Each... Read More