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!['I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
!['Unheard of': Hip-hop crew ranked NZ's second-best - and now eyeing world title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unheard of': Hip-hop crew ranked NZ's second-best - and now eyeing world title
'Some have even gone as far as sacrificing the school ball to make it happen.'
![Elderly evacuated, tradies trapped as 'widespread flooding' hits Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Elderly evacuated, tradies trapped as 'widespread flooding' hits Waihī Beach
Reports include a car being stuck in floodwaters.
![Leading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Leading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury told
A complainant says a leading entertainment figure on trial for sexual assault is a creep.
![Why one group thinks Rotorua will benefit from National's big housing plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why one group thinks Rotorua will benefit from National's big housing plans
National plans to "get the private rental market working again".
![Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark
Satellite tag has fallen off and there is no way to find her until the weather improves.
![Letters: Congratulations on excellent article on Kaingaroa Village](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Congratulations on excellent article on Kaingaroa Village
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
![Body found in water still treated as unexplained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body found in water still treated as unexplained
Police are urging anyone with information about Eugene Nicholas to get in touch.
![Person seriously injured in Coromandel crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person seriously injured in Coromandel crash
Police were called around 8.50pm and the person was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
![Inflation clauses costing councils millions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inflation clauses costing councils millions
A leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.
![Local Focus: 'Massive increase' in clothing need as cost of living bites, winter nears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: 'Massive increase' in clothing need as cost of living bites, winter nears
Koha Apparel is on a mission to help the vulnerable look good and feel great.
![The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested
Our readers have their say.
![National's big promise to get 'private rental market working again'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
National's big promise to get 'private rental market working again'
Luxon said more houses and more roads were the answer for local issues.
![A history of violence: Former Mongrel Mob member jailed for 29th time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A history of violence: Former Mongrel Mob member jailed for 29th time
'You have spent most of your life in prison,' Judge tells repeat offender.
![Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced
There are 20 categories from which the overall supreme winner will be chosen.
![Matt Cowley: Our biggest threat to business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Matt Cowley: Our biggest threat to business
Opinion: It’s clear the current delivery model isn’t working.
![60 million streams: Rotorua songwriter to release first full-length album](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
60 million streams: Rotorua songwriter to release first full-length album
Praise comes worldwide for singer-songwriter Alayna Powley.
![Whānau Day: Immunisations, food, music and kids activities available](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whānau Day: Immunisations, food, music and kids activities available
“We are kaupapa Māori, easy to access and care about the hauora [health] of our people.”
!['I dread it': Bay roads like playing 'Russian roulette', local tells Nats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I dread it': Bay roads like playing 'Russian roulette', local tells Nats
Residents told National Party representatives how perilous local roads have become.
![Part of Cameron Rd reduced to one-way this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Part of Cameron Rd reduced to one-way this weekend
The council is doing stormwater upgrades.
![Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu
The person who was in the boat is now back on land.
![School tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lesson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lesson
Ethan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.
![Traffic building after crash blocks SH2 lane near Bethlehem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Traffic building after crash blocks SH2 lane near Bethlehem
Police responded to the crash at 2.30pm.
![Counterfeit cash circulating used to buy $300 of goods - Police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Counterfeit cash circulating used to buy $300 of goods - Police
'The predominant note is the $50 note.'
!['Petrified': CEO, nurse prepare to skydive to raise cash for Cancer Society](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Petrified': CEO, nurse prepare to skydive to raise cash for Cancer Society
"I just want to give back to the Cancer Society because they give so much."
![Opinion: Poverty is a circumstance - not a character flaw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Poverty is a circumstance - not a character flaw
Opinion: "It’s a cycle. A trap. And one that is incredibly difficult to escape."
!['What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.