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Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Crash victim Hollie Snell expected to make full recovery
Hollie Snell has a long road ahead but is expected to make a full recovery.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Man killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'
A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.
Young crash victim gives one last gift
Teen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.
Toy tester up for the task
Te Puke 5-year-old Reid Mortensen is going to be a toy tester for Farmers.
'Freak accident' on highway almost impales man
See the pictures of the extremely close call on the Te Puke Highway.
High-explosive shell found: Four houses evacuated in Te Puke
Unexploded naval high-explosive shell found at Te Puke residence.
Sh*t Towns of New Zealand: NZ's Worst 'Big Things'
Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.
Survey reveals cheapest fuel prices
Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.
Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s
Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.
One trapped after car, campervan and truck collide
Three vehicles were involved, including a campervan, and left two people injured.
Two more dead in horror week on Bay of Plenty roads
Police confirmed the crash is a "double fatal" but could not provide more information.
Thief uproots seedlings and leaves
Plucking thief takes the shine off the salad days for community garden.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Te Puke house fire 'a tragedy' says owner
Owner of Te Puke rental property destroyed by fire grateful her tenants got out unscathed.
Police: Reminder to teen drivers
Young restricted drivers more at risk of a serious crash in the first 6 to 12 months..
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
A new collaboration will benefit the health of the Kaituna River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Confident in kiwifruit and avocados
A net 45 per cent of Bay households expect the region's economy to improve in 12 months.
Kiwifruit growers hail High Court win
The court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.
Kiwibank and NZ Post set to close regional branch
Decision to close Kiwibank branch will hit older folk, community board chairman says.
Couple stumped over mystery tree felling
'I went to work and it was there. I came home and it was gone. It's outrageous.'
'Miracle' birth, and survival, of twin foals
A set of rare twin foals have stunned animal experts by their arrival and survival.
Car salesmen stood down over racist comments
The woman at the centre of racist comments says she is overwhelmed by the response.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
One person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.