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![New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
Residents will also need to see if their phone is compatible to receive alerts.
![Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
![Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
![Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
![Bay of Plenty Lotto winner takes fair share of $1 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bay of Plenty Lotto winner takes fair share of $1 million
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night
![Thank goodness, Wicked The Musical coming to Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Thank goodness, Wicked The Musical coming to Tauranga
Tauranga Musical Theatre's Wicked The Musical tickets are on sale.
![Hayden Wilde anchors NZ to gold medal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Hayden Wilde anchors NZ to gold medal
Hayden Wilde helped New Zealand win gold in the World Triathlon Series mixed relay event
![Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
![Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.
![Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression
Murder accused's identity has been suppressed.
![Opinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Opinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residents
We have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.
![Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer
Majority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.
![Multimillion-dollar buyout proposal for Awatarariki fan head residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Multimillion-dollar buyout proposal for Awatarariki fan head residents
After 14-years, $15 million is planned to buy residents out of their properties.
![Gun amnesty event in Ōhope this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Gun amnesty event in Ōhope this weekend
The event is part of the gun amnesty and buy-back scheme.
![Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade calls for fresh recruits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade calls for fresh recruits
The brigade is in need of six more members.
![Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
![Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
![Mount College students raise money for good cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mount College students raise money for good cause
Mount Maunganui College students deliver strong competition.
![Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga
Kings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour
![Teams progress in hunt of national title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Teams progress in hunt of national title
Regional winners of Bay squash tournaments are heading to the national champs.
![Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Local Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.
!['Letting go of excuses': Outward Bound course challenges Bay students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Letting go of excuses': Outward Bound course challenges Bay students
Bay students celebrate their successes with Outward Bound.
![Road closure near Awakeri due to crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Road closure near Awakeri due to crash
Police said a crash happened last night after the alleged robbery at the Z petrol station.
!['Gnarly': Coastguard crews pull off 9hr tow relay to rescue stricken launch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Gnarly': Coastguard crews pull off 9hr tow relay to rescue stricken launch
Teamwork helped rescue a stricken vessel near White Island
![Earthquakes shake Whakatāne residents in early morning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Earthquakes shake Whakatāne residents in early morning
Earthquakes this morning add to the already large number on Monday.