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'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Police seeking vehicle involved in crash with cyclist
The car did not remain at the scene of the crash.
Cyclist injured in crash with car on Te Puke Highway
The crash happened at 12.30pm.
'Like razor blades': Eels bite woman at swimming hole
Eel bites haven't deterred the woman but now she is warning others of the danger.
Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science
Further intakes into the Jobs for Nature programme will come later this year.
Jo Raphael: Silencing sirens is a bad idea
OPINION: Sirens need to stay for small communities
Partial road closure for pipeline work
All residents along the affected stretch of road have been contacted directly.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor dies
The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.
Scrub fire on bank near Te Puke Highway
Fire fighters were called to the scene at 1.09pm.
Four rounds in one day! Dawn to dusk challenge for golfers
All money they raised in the Longest Day challenge will go to the Cancer Society.
Young grower? Awards aims to showcase hidden talent
"You have nothing to lose and so much to gain".
New kiwifruit testing lab to create 80 jobs
There are 80 positions available at a new sample collection and lab testing service.
Tuhourangi Marae erosion: Work begins to strengthen riverbank
Works are scheduled to be completed by late March 2021.
'Fierce' kapa haka competition among Te Arawa primary schools
Rōpū from Maketū to Tongariro competed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre today.
Hundreds lose power as storm damages Tauranga network
Site investigations are under way.
Business digest: Bay real estate company celebrates two years
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Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned
'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Local Focus: Kiwis called up for kiwifruit duty
Industry wants to nip low staff numbers in the bud. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saving the whales: Stranding shows trained volunteers vital
Bay of Plenty strandings have included Gray's beaked, pygmy sperm and orca whale species.
Slain 2yo was a 'social butterfly' who 'put a smile' on everyone's faces
The ex-partner of man accused of murdering his daughter has spoken in court.
Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'
Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.
'No regrets': Muller on victory, loss - and Judith Collins
'The country has spoken very clearly .. We need to reflect on that.'
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Dramatic rescue of 56kg dog immortalised in children's book
Book tells the true tale of 56kg dog Shogun's rescue.
Urgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summer
Worried employers call for border to be opened for migrants.
Drivers risk road closures due to speeding at roadworks
Motorists need to be "putting themselves in the boots of our workers", Rob Campbell says.
Car goes through pharmacy window after crash
The second vehicle has fled the scene.