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Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 5

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha on Saturday 14 December. She was 17-year-old Asya Leslie... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Waioeka, SH2

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Waioeka Road (SH2), Waioeka. Initial reports indicate there may have been serious... Read More

Rental listings up 36% year-on-year

Trade Me Propertys Customer Director Gavin Lloyd suggests several reasons for the recent rise in listings. Possibly homeowners seeking additional income,... Read More

Drug busts: 13 arrests, drugs, cash & guns seized

Police have made 13 arrests in what they call a 'significant investigation into methamphetamine dealing by an organised criminal group in Rotorua”. The... Read More

Fatal crash on SH25

One person is dead and two others are in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 25. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crassh... Read More

Authorities investigates BoP forest fire

Authorities are investigating a fire on Mount Putauaki in the Bay of Plenty. Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded with 10 fire crews and two helicopters... Read More

Guitarist's journey from global stage to classroom

After travelling and performing for audiences worldwide, a Bay of Plenty-born guitarist has returned and wants to give back to his community. Joshua Rogers... Read More

WBOP kerbside summer services over the holidays

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer. As always, the holiday season... Read More

In pursuit of paw-fection

If you're a fan of New Zealand Police dogs, chances are you're familiar with the work of Sergeant Jane Dunn. Away from her day job as the first national forensic... Read More

Te Puke juniors join Blackcaps at Bay Oval

Junior players from Te Puke Cricket Club, Kane Williamson's former club, will be flag-bearers for the Blackcaps' match against Sri Lanka at Bay Oval on December... Read More

Boaties urged to stop the spread of invasive pest

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa - a highly invasive marine pest that... Read More

Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of info - MP

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city's council to the Ombudsman after he said they failed to give satisfactory answers to an information request... Read More