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Car hits power pole in Paengaroa File Image/SunLive. A car has crashed into a power pole on Wilson Road North, Paengaroa. Police were notified at 8:46am of the crash which involves one vehicle and a power pole, says a police spokesperson. Police arrived at the scene at 9:09am and there are no details of injuries at this stage, they say. It is unknown whether there is a power outage in the area. More to come. '); } else { // replace with your tablet/desktop ad unit id 300x250 document.write(' '); }

Six vehicles impounded after anti-social driving Police impounded six vehicles related to anti-social driving behavior. Photo. Bay of Plenty and Taupo Police Facebook. '); } else { // } Western Bay of Plenty Police have taken a hard line with anti-social driving behaviour in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Police received a number of complaints regarding driving behaviour in the area last Saturday. “Police take these reports seriously, and officers were quick to respond,” says a police statement on the matter. As a result of attending the scene, five vehicles wer...

WeatherWatch.co.nz says the eastern side of Northland looks to have the highest rainfall totals. “For the most part, around 40 to 60mm will fall, but some isolated pockets may get 100mm+. “The rain is more likely going into Sunday/Monday and Tuesday,” warns the weather organisation. “Risks then shift further down towards Coromandel Peninusla and Bay of Plenty.” The reason for this forecast rain is that a dominant high pressure system covering New Zealand at the moment will give way to windier northerlies and pockets of rain - with isolated heavy falls this long weekend. “Rain will...

Fatalities confirmed following Waikato crash The road is expected to be closed for several hours while the serious crash unit investigates the scene. File photo. '); } else { // } Two people have died following an early morning crash. The crash, between a car and a truck, was reported to police at about 1.40am on State Hightway 1/Tirau Road in Karapiro. "The two occupants of the car died at the scene," says a police spokesperson. "SH1/Tirau Road remains closed between Karapiro Road and SH29 and diversions are in place. "The closure is to allow police to complete ...

Multiple vehicle crash on Maunganui Road File image/SunLive. One lane of Maunganui Road is blocked after a multiple vehicle crash tonight. One southbound lane of Maunganui road is blocked between Spur Avenue and Concord Avenue after a crash around 6.20pm, says a police spokesperson. “At this early stage it looks like three or four cars are involved.” The spokesperson says there are no reported injuries. At the scene? Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz '); } else { // replace with your tablet/desktop ad unit id 300x250 document.write(' '); }