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Robert Mangan says goodbye to stellar career

Growing strength, leadership and respect are some of the pillars Robert Mangan will be leaving behind him at Tauranga Boys' College, following an exemplary career. The... Read More

Western Bay councils plan for “better off” spend

With $2 billion up for grabs as part of the Government's Three Waters Reform package, councils are deciding how best to spend their share. The $500 million first... Read More

Home Show: Covid restrictions force postponement

The Bay of Plenty's largest home and lifestyle event is being postponed due to the persisting restrictions on indoor gatherings. The 2022 Tauranga Home Show is... Read More

Coastguard calls for volunteer radio operators

As water activities continue to grow in popularity, Coastguard Communications East, based in Mount Maunganui, is now looking to boost numbers to have even more... Read More

It‘s time to review your poo

It's time to ‘Review Your Poo', New Zealand! Knowing what is normal for you - and actively seeking medical advice if something's not quite right - is the... Read More

Mt Ruapehu tremors highest in nine years

Volcanic tremor levels at Mt Ruapehu increased over the past week and are now among the highest seen in nine years. The Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) temperature... Read More

Boil water notice issued for Ōhiwa

Ōpotiki District Council is issuing a boil water notice for all residents connected to Council's water supply in Ōhiwa as of April 6. "The Council... Read More

Racing Tauranga wins club of the year

Racing Tauranga has outshone itself, winning the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Club of the Year award and further cementing the already established reputation... Read More

BOP schools to get $10000 of musical instruments

Two schools are about to receive $10,000 worth of musical instruments this week personally delivered by some of New Zealand's top musicians. Stan Walker, Sons... Read More

Tauranga exotic plant smuggler fined $5250

A Tauranga man has been fined $5250 for attempting to smuggle exotic home and garden plants from Thailand, the United Kingdom and India. Scott David Peters, 33,... Read More

Better experience for BOP Rhema and Star listeners

Frequency changes in the Bay of Plenty are set to give Star listeners 24/7 access to their favourite station, and Rhema listeners better sound quality. To improve... Read More

Council’s law change bid faces MPs’ votes

A bill that could enable an equal number of Māori ward and general ward seats in Rotorua if passed into law will encounter its first significant hurdle today... Read More