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National
Serious crash closes SH2 through Karangahake Gorge
Monday, 31 March 2025, 1:52pmState Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge is closed following a serious crash. The two-vehicle crash happened near School...
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National
BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:04pmBay of Plenty is New Zealand’s most expensive region to rent, with a median cost of $680 per week - $20 more than Auckland...
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National
‘Expect delays’: Six people injured as four-vehicle crash closes SH2
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 2:06pmPolice are at a four-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Whakamārama. Emergency services were alerted about 12.20pm, a police...
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National
Copper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2:23pmChorus’s copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga. Businesses and homes with fibre connections...
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National
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
Monday, 17 March 2025, 12:05pmA new road is being built off State Highway 29, where a former Caltex Service Station once stood. Caltex Tauriko in Tauranga...
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National
Eight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Friday, 14 March 2025, 2:33pmEight Tauranga liquor stores have been found selling alcohol to under-18s. Thirty-four off-license premises were visited...
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National
Small ash emissions observed at Whakaari
Monday, 24 February 2025, 3:45pmSmall ash emissions and large steam plumes have been observed at Whakaari/White Island recently. A GNS Science statement...
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National
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nights
Monday, 24 February 2025, 12:58pmPlanned nightly closures of State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range could affect people’s travels next week. The stretch of...
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National
Tauranga police seek information on 2023 killing
Friday, 31 January 2025, 3:26pmPolice are asking for more information to help solve the 2023 death of a Tauranga man. A homicide investigation was launched...
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National
Impressive air and ground display at Classic Flyers Aero Day
Friday, 17 January 2025, 3:59pmClassic Flyers is showcasing rare and impressive aircraft at the Classic Flyers Aero Day on Saturday. Gates open at 9.30am...
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Lower North Island
Indian High Commissioner launches Rotorua initiative
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 2:08pmA vibrant celebration is set to take place on Wednesday at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua as the community comes together...
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National
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 3:25pmAfter two tough years, a national avocado industry body is optimistic about the current season. Favourable weather conditions...
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National
Mount Maunganui water death: Person pulled unresponsive from Pilot Bay
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 2:11pmA person has died after a water incident in Mount Manganui. A police spokesman said the person was pulled from the water...
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National
Trial to reduce road cone use in Tauranga
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 9:50amTauranga is trialling a way to reduce the road cones and disruption from roadworks on local routes – and “quadruple” output. Tauranga...
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National
BOP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Friday, 6 December 2024, 12:13pmFour Bay of Plenty police officers involved in a shootout that killed a Tauranga man linked to three homicides have been...
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National
Planes crash at Waihī Beach airfield
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 2:13pmOne person is injured after two light aircraft crashed at Waihī Beach. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern shift manager...
