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Drone footage captures widespread slips on Mauao

Feedback sought on Bay of Plenty speed reviews

'Unspeakable cruelty': Malachi Subecz's death

Body found in hunt for missing Bay of Plenty man

Teen skipper who survived boat fire given warning

LOCAL

Homicide: Tributes flow for Rotorua nanny

BOP rider dominates with new track record

School to close for teacher's funeral

Morrinsville Intermediate will close for the funeral...

Regional council to weigh in on local govt reforms

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will discuss concerns...

Big Bike Film night to spin your wheels!

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 will reignite the passion of...

Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca

A pod of orca has been filmed in the shallows of Pāpāmoa Beach..

TRAFFIC & CRASHES

Feedback sought on Bay of Plenty speed reviews

Man arrested in Pāpāmoa by armed police

Truck and car crash near Tauranga college

A Tauranga College Girls' student has been treated for minor...

SH29 route shut for 5 nights for safety works

Five nights of road closures are being planned for a section...

VIDEOS

Gun spotted in car turns out to be a toy

Watch: Reckless driving caught on dashcam

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Sunday morning orca surfing encounter

Zac Green readies for D1NZ drifting grand finals

COUNCIL

Drone footage captures widespread slips on Mauao

Crews fast-track Pāpāmoa Hills access

Regional council to weigh in on local govt reforms

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will discuss concerns...

Feral felines force cat call limit in BOP town

Ōpōtiki residents whose properties are being overrun by...

BLOGS

The joy of the Jam Factory

Music Plus with Winston Watusi [email protected] Perhaps...

XXV Winter Olympics to take centre stage

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid After...

Talking ‘kaboom’ with the kids

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny 5 February 2026 Dear...

Trace elements for human health – Part 1

Abundant Life with John Arts | abundant.co.nz I...

The day black clouds rolled over Mauao

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny It was one of those...

City physically and emotionally scarred

A message from Mayor Mahé with Mahé Drysdale Last...

Waitangi weekend festivals

Music Plus with Winston Watusi [email protected] Things...

An extremely challenging time for our community

Words from the Western Bay Mayor with James Denyer The...