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Enticing Kiwis to travel the central North Island

Six central North Island regions have banded together to entice New Zealand travellers to visit. The new campaign ‘Get Out More NZ' has launched this week... Read More

Warmth returns to Aotearoa - MetService

October has started on a frosty note. However, MetService is expecting temperatures to rebound this weekend with the return of warm, breezy northwesterly winds.... Read More

KiwiSaver investment returns plummet due to COVID

The economic shock of COVID-19 led to a dramatic increase in the number of people switching their KiwiSaver to more conservative funds. The Financial Market Authority's... Read More

Advance voting starts on Saturday

Voters will head to the polls on Saturday when nearly 450 advance voting places open their doors for this year's election and referendums. Chief Electoral Officer... Read More

NZSO brings timeless music to Tauranga

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra celebrates Beethoven's 250th Anniversary in 2020 with a "rare performance" in Tauranga on October 22. Led by NZSO Principal... Read More

Turning heads for ‘Turban Day’

The Tauranga Sikh community is hosting its third ‘Turban Day' at the Tauranga waterfront this Saturday, October 3, from 11.30-2pm. While it's an opportunity... Read More

Charities learn skills at BOP ‘speed dating’ event

Not-for-profit agencies need to ensure a clear definition between strategic and operational activity, Bay of Plenty charities heard this week. More than 40 agencies... Read More

Greens promise to support ‘weightless exports’

The Green Party will establish a digital export office to support low-carbon 'weightless exports' as part of its technology policy if elected. It's... Read More

Timely reminder for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is urging people to touch, look, and check their breasts in line with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness... Read More

Aged care workers highlight need for urgent reform

New Zealand aged care workers are adding their voices to the global call to create a 'shield against COVID-19” with better conditions for workers and residents... Read More

Steamers team named for first home game in Level 1

The Bay of Plenty coaching team have named their Steamers side to face Auckland at home on Friday night. Kaleb Trask and Emoni Narawa will play their 15th game... Read More

BOP rider among top favourites for MX Fest win

Bay of Plenty's Cody Copper is among the favourites to win the reshuffled 2020-21 New Zealand motocross season kicks into life with the traditional annual... Read More