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BOP woman backs life saving breast cancer research

A Bay of Plenty woman is supporting a new study aiming to improve the screening process for women who are at higher risk of breast cancer. Ōpōtiki woman Nikki... Read More

Experts want roadside drug testing for cannabis

There are concerns the legalisation of cannabis could lead to an increase in road deaths, with the impact of drugged driving already becoming more apparent. In... Read More

TECT Park busy and preparing for growth

Lockdown taught us to appreciate many things; time spent with family, healthcare workers, and the little things in life that bring us joy. It was also a reminder... Read More

Countdown helping hungry kids through KidsCan

Countdown's Food for Good Appeal for KidsCan is aiming to raise $500,000 to help feed thousands of kids supported through KidsCan's food programmes. Since... Read More

Water main break on Maunganui Road

Some properties have no water after a water main break on Maunganui road. A council spokesperson says the break is on Maunganui Road between Tweed Street and... Read More

The green, futuristic village

Plans to set up worm farms and green waste composting has seen a new Mount Maunganui retirement village receive a $10,873 grant from the Tauranga City Council's... Read More

Working together to keep crowded places safe

Police have released a strategy to assist owners and operators to increase the safety, protection and resilience of crowded places across New Zealand. Crowded... Read More

Working does matter

Those supporting Bay of Plenty people with disabilities is welcoming the government's new ‘Working Matters: Disability Employment Action Plan'. Developed... Read More

The right chemistry

Aquinas College has won first place over 11 other Bay of Plenty and Waikato schools at a chemistry competition held at the University of Waikato. The team of... Read More

Hairini bus lane a bugbear for residents

A Hairini resident would like to see the Hairini Street bus lane be dual use for residents outside of peak hours. The bus lane at the end of Hairini Street has... Read More

Four new cases - two community and two imported

There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today; two community cases and two cases in managed isolation. The two community cases are household... Read More

Foreign yachties say lives now at risk

Foreign yachties seeking refuge in New Zealand from seasonal Pacific cyclones are baffled by the response not to let them in. The UK based Ocean Cruising Club... Read More