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Police still enforcing lockdown restrictions

Police are reminding the people that New Zealand remains at alert level four this long weekend. As we move toward alert level three, it is important to note that... Read More

COVID-19 update: Five new cases and one death

Today there are five new cases of COVID-19 and a woman in her 70s has died. The five new cases of COVID-19 are made up of three new confirmed cases and two new... Read More

WBOP recycling centres to be open for drop-and-go

Western Bay's recycling centres at Katikati and Te Puke will open on alternative weeks from next week. The centres will only be taking limited items and strict... Read More

Government to spend $40m on mental health services

The government is committing further funding for free mental health and addiction services across the country. The roll out of the free services to 1.5 million... Read More

BOP rugby preparing to start when it’s safe

Bay of Plenty Rugby in partnership with clubs and schools are considering a how the sport might look when the COVID-19 alert levels lower and rugby returns. BOP... Read More

BOP veteran recalls Korean deployment

It was a trip back to Korea in 2002 that finally got Bill Cooke to open up about the time he spent there as a signalman attached to the 1st Commonwealth Divisional... Read More

Retirement village regulations unlikely to change

Visitor regulations at Bob Owens Retirement Village in Bethlehem are likely to remain the same under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. While owner company Ryman Healthcare... Read More

Anzac commemorations across the Bay of Plenty

Remembering those who served our country took on a different form this year as people stood outside their home instead of attending their usual Anzac dawn service. This... Read More

TECT Park to reopen for some activities

TECT Park will partially open next week to enable people to get out and enjoy the outdoors once again - but only certain activities will be available. Following... Read More

Anzac Day: Music from the heart

Grandpa's House - a new song for ANZAC Day from Nigel Masters and the Kokomo team. Commemorating ANZAC Day 2020, Tauranga, New Zealand - Written and Performed... Read More

BOP musician sings in new ANZAC documentary

Singer Whirimako Black says a soon-to-be-released ANZAC documentary about New Zealand's first popstar Pixie Williams will inspire young Māori artists to pursue... Read More

COVID-19 leave support for workers extended

Workers at higher risk from COVID-19 are being supported through an expansion of the COVID-19 leave support scheme ahead of the move to alert level three, say... Read More