

Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman’s Death in Awakeri
A homicide investigation has officially been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri on Thursday afternoon.

Holly Grundy
Aug 151 min read


Hard Work Pays Off as Key Eastern Bay Road Reopens
Transport links between the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki districts were officially restored at 9am this morning, following major disruptions caused by recent flooding.

Holly Grundy
Jul 312 min read


Tauranga Man Facing Seven Charges After Routine Traffic Stop
A 28-year-old man is facing multiple serious charges after being arrested during a routine traffic stop by Tauranga Police early Tuesday morning.

Holly Grundy
Jul 231 min read


58 Life-Saving Missions for Aerocool Rescue Helicopter over May
Over the month of May, the Areocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 58 life saving missions, across the Coastal Bay of Plenty.

Holly Grundy
Jun 301 min read


One Person is Critically Injured after Crash Near Papamoa Beach
One person is in critical condition after a crash on State Highway 2 near Papamoa Beach.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road around 9:50am following reports of a two-vehicle collision.

Holly Grundy
Jun 261 min read


Whakatāne Events Set to Grow with Major Funding Boost
Six popular local events are set to get bigger and better, thanks to a significant funding boost from central government.

Holly Grundy
Jun 122 min read


One Dead, Three Injured in Overnight Crash in Poroporo
One person has died and three others are seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight.

Holly Grundy
Jun 91 min read


Person Airlifted to Waikato Hospital After Being Hit on Te Teko Road
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a car on Te Teko Road this morning.

Holly Grundy
Jun 61 min read


One Man Found Dead after a Fatal Te Puke Crash
This morning police found one man dead, after an overnight crash on No 3 Road.

Holly Grundy
Jun 41 min read


Busy April for Aerocool Rescue Helicopter with 36 Missions Across Coastal Bay of Plenty
April was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team, which carried out 36 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region.

Holly Grundy
May 202 min read


Suspicious Shed Fire in Te Puke Under Police Investigation
Police are treating an overnight shed fire in Te Puke as suspicious. Emergency services were notified of a shed fire last night at...

Holly Grundy
May 151 min read


Crash at Waiotahe Closes State Highway 2 for Several Hours
At 5.30 this morning, Eastern Bay police were called to attend a crash in the Waiotahe area, on State Highway two, West of О̄pо̄tiki.

Holly Grundy
May 61 min read


The Westpac TV Takeover Aims to Boost Support for Local Rescue Helicopters
The month of May is not just the start of cooler weather, but it also marks the Westpac Chopper Appeal Month, bringing the sound of helicopter blades not only to our skies, but also to our airwaves.

Holly Grundy
Apr 301 min read


Truck Crash Causes Morning Delays on State Highway 2 Near Pikowai
Traffic was disrupted this morning along State Highway 2, just west of Pikowai, following a single-vehicle incident involving a large truck that flipped onto its side.

Holly Grundy
Apr 291 min read


Police Appeal For Information After Ohope Crash
Police are appealing for information after a car and motorbike collided in Ōhope and left one person dead.

Radio 1XX
Mar 241 min read


One Person Dead After Ohope Crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Ōhope.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read


Emergency Services At Scene of Crash Near Ohope
Ohope Road is closed after a serious crash.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read

