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Local news and updates about the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

Four killed in Kaingaroa crash
Four killed in Kaingaroa crash

Anyone driving in the Kaingaroa Forest should expect delays.

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Sam GardnerJuly 29, 2019
NZTA gives update on Waimana Gorge
NZTA gives update on Waimana Gorge

An update on the State Highway 2 closure through the Waimana Gorge, is expected by the end of the day.

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Sam GardnerJuly 29, 2019
Opotiki hui first step in long term plan
Opotiki hui first step in long term plan

Something positive has come from social media, according to the facilitator of a community hui held in Opotiki last night.

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Sam GardnerJuly 26, 2019
Measles Alert for Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Nationals
Measles Alert for Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Nationals

A warning to anyone who attended the basketball Under 15 Nationals, you may be at risk for measles.

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Sam GardnerJuly 25, 2019
Transport infrastructure under the spotlight
Transport infrastructure under the spotlight

Transport bottlenecks in the Bay of Plenty and extensive infrastructure improvements were part of a wide-ranging discussion at the Urban Form and Transport Development Committee on Tuesday.

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Sam GardnerJuly 25, 2019
Police look to public to help find missing Whakatane man
Police look to public to help find missing Whakatane man

Police are urging the public to help them find a missing person.

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Sam GardnerJuly 25, 2019
Eastern Bay man injured in Tauranga incident
Eastern Bay man injured in Tauranga incident

A 26 year old Te Kaha man is in Tauranga Hospital with stab wounds after an incident in Tauranga yesterday.

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Sam GardnerJuly 16, 2019
Men dominate BOP drowning stats
Men dominate BOP drowning stats

Water Safety New Zealand says five of the ten people who drowned in the Bay of Plenty last year did so in home pools or spa pools.

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Sam GardnerJuly 15, 2019
Waimana Gorge closure to remain for two weeks
Waimana Gorge closure to remain for two weeks

The Waimana Gorge will be closed to traffic for another two weeks.

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Sam GardnerJuly 15, 2019
Research finds Eastern Bay pay packets some of highest
Research finds Eastern Bay pay packets some of highest

Eastern Bay people are getting offered some of the highest pay rates in the country, according to TradeMe research.

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Sam GardnerJuly 12, 2019
Police presence ramps up on back of Opotiki firearms incident
Police presence ramps up on back of Opotiki firearms incident

A firearms incident in Opotiki this week has resulted in a heightened police presence in the town.

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Sam GardnerJuly 12, 2019
Drone testing to continue at White Island
Drone testing to continue at White Island

GNS Science plans to continue using a drone to gather water samples from White Island's crater Lake when necessary.

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Sam GardnerJuly 10, 2019
Opotiki men arrested following armed callout
Opotiki men arrested following armed callout

Three men have been arrested and will appear in court following an armed callout in Opotiki.

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Sam GardnerJuly 9, 2019
Sudden Death in Whakatane
Sudden Death in Whakatane
Karla LyfordJuly 9, 2019
Murupara residents relieved over new ATM
Murupara residents relieved over new ATM

A Murupara resident is relieved that the town is to get a new ATM.

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Sam GardnerJuly 8, 2019
Flooding prompts Eastern Bay road closures
Flooding prompts Eastern Bay road closures

A number of roads in the Opotiki district are closed following yesterday's downpour.

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Sam GardnerJuly 5, 2019
Eastern Bay rivers rise following torrential downpour
Eastern Bay rivers rise following torrential downpour

Rivers are in flood after yesterday's downpour, but no major problems have been reported.

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Sam GardnerJuly 5, 2019
Boaties urged to bring in moored vessels
Boaties urged to bring in moored vessels

Heavy rainfalls have prompted a warning to all boaties with moorings in Whakatane River

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Sam GardnerJuly 4, 2019
Stock-owners warned to move animals
Stock-owners warned to move animals

A flood warning has been issued for stock-owners living downstream of the Matahina Dam.

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Sam GardnerJuly 4, 2019
Eight charged with rioting in Awatapu brawl
Eight charged with rioting in Awatapu brawl

Video footage has been a big help to Whakatane police in their investigation into last week's riot at Awatapu.

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Sam GardnerJuly 3, 2019
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