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EQC and Plunket plan to keep babies quake safe

Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to harm during earthquakes as they can't take actions like Drop, Cover and Hold to protect themselves. A... Read More

Get flowery and win this week

After the range of campaigns doing the rounds recently, it's going to be a breath of fresh air as kiwi stop to smell the roses. Starting Monday, it's all... Read More

NCEA and Scholarship exams begin Monday

After a tough year, the Education Minister Chris Hipkins is wishing students well for their upcoming NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams. 'The last few... Read More

Covid-19: 172 new cases in NZ, 3 in Tauranga

A ward has been closed and staff stood down following the appearance of a postive Covid-19 case at Tauranga Hospital's emergency department on Friday night. Public... Read More

Get tested and get vaccinated say local MPs

If you have Covid-19 symptoms get tested say Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller. The two MPs are visiting the Covid-19 testing station... Read More

Help sought to make Rena documentary

Local filmmakers planning a documentary about the community response to the Rena disaster are asking the Bay of Plenty community to get behind a crowdfunding... Read More

Covid testing stations open in the Bay of Plenty

Covid-19 testing stations are open this weekend in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Whakatane for people to be tested for the virus.Tauranga Racecourse, Mount Maunganui... Read More

What‘s on - carboot sale, Covid Cup, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a fine day with a few... Read More

Have a go at tennis

It's time to come play tennis at the Pāpāmoa Sports Tennis Club with 16 courts ready for adults and kids to come have a free go on Sunday. Everyone is welcome... Read More

No movement on Wairoa cycleway

Frustration continues to mount for the region's cycling community, with the final stage of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway still in limbo. The final section... Read More

Threat of closure looms for equestrians

Equestrian clubs would have to close and see hundreds of members displaced if Tauranga Racecourse Reserve land is turned into housing, according to their representative... Read More

Algal bloom warning in BOP

A health warning has been issued today for Ohau Channel, the channel that links Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. Routine water test results provided by the Bay... Read More