Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.
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Council staff hope to meet toddler's family
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Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
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Game bird hunters reminded of firearm safety messages
Firearm safety messages as game bird hunting season sets to open next month,
Horror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless driving
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Te Puke Sports only team to win all three games
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Swimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beach
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Promising Bay teens selected for environment forum
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Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Scavenger hunts to get restless Bay kids out and about
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Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
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Police seek information on Maketū girl's death
Police are still investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl.
Oxfam charity walk coming to Edgecumbe this weekend
More than 1000 people will take part in the charity walk this weekend
Regional council asks for residents' views on Annual Plan
Regional council is asking for feedback on Annual Plan.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.
Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
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$500k of community grants announced
Community groups granted more than $500k of funding.
One dead, two in ICU after serious crash near Ōpōtiki
The crash is near Woodlands Rd.
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Lifeguards in training get ready for Oceans 19 at Mount
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Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
New homes for Housing New Zealand tenants
Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.