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Ratepayers likely to fund share of $306m civic precinct through govt levy
Ratepayer contribution to the precinct is capped at $151m.
Supercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale today
The inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.
Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
'Totally involved': Crews battle house fire near Rotorua
Multiple trucks were called to the fire.
SH2 reopens after person dies in crash
Emergency services were called just before 5am.
Te Puke emergency services food drive on next week
Foodbank needs some things, but not others.
Under wraps: Report on Zespri's export dominance for growers' eyes only
Grower body says "communication" of the report's findings has yet to be decided.
'Gobsmacked': Grieving husband says Jehovah's Witness targeted him with letter
The letter 'preaching God's Kingdom' arrived about three weeks after his wife died.
'A whole new world': Young mum achieves goal of securing first home
“I’ll be setting my son up for his future as well," Ash McMahon said.
Person rescued after being trapped in lift
Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.
New SH25A bridge taking shape
"By last Sunday, 70 pre-cast panels had been installed."
'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason
Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.
Leaders’ artwork drops in price
Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty has dropped its price for leaders' artworks.
'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
Search continues near Whangamatā for missing man
LandSAR personnel are concentrating their search in an area from Wentworth Valley.
One paw closer for dog exercise areas in Katikati and Ōmokoroa
Plans advance for dog parks across Western Bay of Plenty.
Ancient cave oven ready to fire up
Ross Benson has rebuilt an eight-metre anagama ceramic kiln.
Groups combine for Frock and Seed Swap
Envirohub Bay of Plenty have combined with Grow On Katikati for this event.
Te Puke High School Tech students build cabin
The project had an innovative approach to construction
Te Puke sit on top of cricket standings
Te Puke's new recruit Michael Rowland takes four wickets for 20 runs.
Port worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigated
Emergency services were called around 5.40am.
Unhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald's
Toyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.
Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane will have to wait a bit longer to play for his new club.
Former PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in Beijing
Key said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.
'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure
'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.
New fire truck for Katikati
Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade has an upgraded fire truck.
Waihī Beach: Time to get on board and vote
Two people have put their names forward for the Waihī Beach Community Board byelection.
November a time to remember
Katikati is one of the few places in the Western Bay to observe this anniversary.
Flooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
The watch is in place until 9pm.