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One new COVID case in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 reported in managed isolation in New Zealand today and no new cases in the community. The person who has tested positive around... Read More

New acute mental health facility for BOP

A new acute inpatient mental health facility at Rotorua Hospital will provide more patient-centred and culturally appropriate care to better support recovery,... Read More

Fruit picker shortage reaches new levels

With closed borders and no backpackers or casual labour coming in, the fruit picking industry desperately needs more workers than ever before. Horticulture... Read More

Defence Force plugs into electric vehicles

The New Zealand Defence Force has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon bootprint by purchasing its first electric vehicle and installing EV charging... Read More

Spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety

The deaths of four people, including a Bay of Plenty child, is a sobering reminder for farm safety, says WorkSafe. WorkSafe has been notified of four fatalities... Read More

Woman injured after falling off tractor

A woman has sustained multiple injuries after falling from a tractor in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga-based TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Kaha... Read More

Report confirms Council’s strong financial outlook

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has performed strongly through the COVID-19 pandemic and is forecast to maintain a strong comparative position among New... Read More

Kererū numbers soar to new heights

Organisers of the Great Kererū Count are thrilled with how many participants took part in this year's Count and the number of kererū observations made. Whether... Read More

From Taranaki to Tauranga

A bus trip and a long held desire to follow in her uncle's footsteps, influenced Taranaki-born Khey-Jhyn Martin's decision to study social work at the University... Read More

Family appeal for information on missing teen

The eldest sister of a 13-year-old boy missing for a month is pleading for him to contact his family and return home. ''We love you. We just want you to be... Read More

Full throttle for TT nationals this weekend

If you can picture superbike racing on a grass track, then you'll have no trouble at all imagining what it may look like at the annual New Zealand Miniature TT... Read More

Ruapehu set to receive snow top up

After a period of 'unpredictable” spring weather, Mt Ruapehu is set to get a solid snow top up - just in time for the second week of school holidays.... Read More