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The right chemistry at Aquinas College

Accurate analysis of samples in the chemistry labs secured a win for four talented Year 13 students from Aquinas College at this year's NZIC Analytical Chemistry... Read More

Three new cases identified in Rotorua isolation

There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today - all detected in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities. There are no new community... Read More

Car crashes into light post on SH29a

A car has crashed into a fence and a light post on State Highway 29a near Poike this afternoon. A police spokeswoman says they were notified of the crash near... Read More

Public transport distancing requirements relaxed

Physical distancing requirements on public transport have been relaxed following a review by the Ministry of Health to determine whether they are still required... Read More

Still no crowds for BOP home games

The announcement by the Government to extend the COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for everyone outside of Auckland, means that the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union will be unable... Read More

$19m for Kaimai-Mamaku restoration project

An ambitious restoration project is being planned for the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest. The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has announced a $19 million investment... Read More

$100K Father’s Day win for BOP man

While most dads were unwrapping socks and ‘World's Best Dad' mugs, it was a Father's Day to remember for a Bay of Plenty man who scratched his way to $100,000... Read More

$7 million in 10 weeks to help stranded foreigners

Helping thousands of foreigners stranded here by COVID-19 has cost close to $7 million over the past 10 weeks. Chilean Constanza Capurso is among the 6100 people... Read More

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival cancelled

The 2020 Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival, which was to be held on this weekend, has been cancelled. The Government announcement of the Alert Level 2... Read More

Climate risk reporting first in NZ

New Zealand will be the first country in the world to require the financial sector to report on climate risks, Minister for Climate Change James Shaw is announcing... Read More

Views needed to help shape Western Bay‘s future

Is the Western Bay heading in the right direction for the next decade? That is the question Western Bay of Plenty District Council wants to know as it continues... Read More

Tauranga children learn local Maori history

Matua Primary School is marking te wiki o te reo Maori with a history lesson at Otumoetai Pa Historic Reserve. The sound of Tui rang out on Monday as children,... Read More