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Tauranga golfers keen to be back on the green

People's recreation options opened up with the arrival of alert level three and while surfing and fishing are often a solitary sport, the social element of golf... Read More

BOP engineering apprentices awarded scholarships

Five Bay of Plenty engineering apprentices have received a helping hand from the Acorn Foundation. The second year apprentices are recipients of the 2020 Page/Acorn... Read More

BOP Police do push ups for mental health challenge

Bay of Plenty police have hit the floor to take part in the social media men's health push up challenge. A post of the Bay of Plenty and Taupo Police Facebook... Read More

Why the long face?

Oliver the horse has been puzzled as to why he hasn't been able to visit his local bar lately. His owner Sally Bottomley says Alan Bundy, the bar owner, and Oliver... Read More

281 breaches of alert level 3 so far

Police will be out and about in communities throughout the country this weekend reminding people of alert level three restrictions. As at 6pm Thursday there have... Read More

University students celebrate virtual graduation

More than 1000 University of Waikato students graduated in April. While none could be part of a traditional ceremony because of lockdown, many have taken it upon... Read More

Council recovery plan focused on long-term support

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has agreed on an economic recovery plan to support the local economy and provide relief from the impact of COVID-19. The... Read More

Interim solution found for WTO trade disputes

New Zealand has joined other countries to find an interim appeals solution for international trade disputes. New Zealand and 18 other World Trade Organisation... Read More

New game teaches kids about COVID-19 safety

A new online game developed by New Zealand disaster recovery agencies is the latest weapon in the war against COVID-19. What's The Plan Stan? is a free online... Read More

Fears GP visits are being missed due to COVID-19

Māori health services are concerned fewer patients suffering chronic health conditions are getting in contact with their GPs. Modelling has found that Māori... Read More

Three decades flying for founding rescue pilot

A lot can happen in just one day for rescue helicopter crew, so after 35 years on the job, Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter's Chief Pilot Grant Bremner really... Read More

Parks and reserves update at Alert Level 3

Following the nation being moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, Tauranga City Council is working to restore the city's parks and reserves. At Alert Level 3, council... Read More