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!['So much pain': The road from hell and the $25,000 ticket needed to get out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'So much pain': The road from hell and the $25,000 ticket needed to get out
The culprit behind 29 years of agony.
![Local Focus: Tauranga electorate explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Tauranga electorate explained
What does Tauranga need from the general election? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
!['Not the traditional choice': Lizzie Marvelly on her new museum role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Not the traditional choice': Lizzie Marvelly on her new museum role
Marvelly appointment a big step towards museum's reopening.
![Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
!['Horrifying': How a police dog named after Richie McCaw was stabbed in the line of duty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Horrifying': How a police dog named after Richie McCaw was stabbed in the line of duty
Cop discovers pool of blood on his 'best mate' after dramatic chase .
![Bella Vista trial: $70k handshake and forgery claims as blame game continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bella Vista trial: $70k handshake and forgery claims as blame game continues
The trial enters its fifth day after resuming from a Covid-19 enforced break.
![Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained
All you need to know about the BOP electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained
All you need to know about the BOP electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
![Spaceship-looking clouds form over Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Spaceship-looking clouds form over Bay of Plenty
The clouds made for jaw-dropping sight over Bay of Plenty this evening.
![Building Bridges: Muller promotes ex-leader in Nats reshuffle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Building Bridges: Muller promotes ex-leader in Nats reshuffle
Paula Bennett is going but has Todd Muller found a place for Simon Bridges?
![One dead after tractor incident in Ohauiti, Western Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One dead after tractor incident in Ohauiti, Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the address shortly before 6.30pm
![Bella Vista trial: Left out of pocket, with no Code of Compliance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bella Vista trial: Left out of pocket, with no Code of Compliance
The Bella Vista trial enters its third day.
![Whakaari/White Island survivor recalls skin falling off her hands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whakaari/White Island survivor recalls skin falling off her hands
Survivor reveals the hurdles she has overcome during the last six months of her recovery.
![Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
!['There were obvious areas of concern': Bella Vista Homes worries revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'There were obvious areas of concern': Bella Vista Homes worries revealed
The trial surrounding failed Bella Vista Homes Limited continues.
![State Highway 25A, Kopu to Hikuai partially reopens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
State Highway 25A, Kopu to Hikuai partially reopens
A detour was in place but motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible.
![Slower speeds on 600 roads rolled out across Auckland today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Slower speeds on 600 roads rolled out across Auckland today
Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.
![Frosty morning on the way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
![Bella Vista saga: Council staff told to go easy on developer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bella Vista saga: Council staff told to go easy on developer
"It has caused me a lot of stress. I wish I'd just failed them."
![Low interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Low interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarm
Low interest rates are stoking demand for kiwifruit-growing assets, MyFarm says.
![Ute and car collide in Western Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ute and car collide in Western Bay of Plenty
A person is in a serious condition after a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty.
!['Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home
Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.
!['We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
![Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle
Without open heart surgery, Kylan Black would not have lived to see his first birthday.
![Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to four locals who have them.
![Stars line up as women's rugby returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stars line up as women's rugby returns
Bay of Plenty's women's players have the chance to play with and against the best.
![Tactix charge back to beat Magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tactix charge back to beat Magic
An excellent second half gave the Tactix victory over the Magic.