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Renewed Beacon Wharf, now open for the community

The historic and once derelict Beacon Wharf, situated at the northern end of the city centre waterfront on Dive Crescent, has had a comprehensive upgrade and... Read More

A bricklover’s delight at Baypark

Lego enthusiasts will get to flex their creativity this month at the first solo expo hosted by Bricks of Plenty. BoPEx24 is being held at Mercury Baypark... Read More

What's on: markets, Matariki Whānau Day, expo

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day... Read More

Heavy rain watch for Coromandel and BOP

A heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. An active front is expected to move over the country during the weekend, bringing heavy... Read More

A roar of rods around town  

They're coming from as far afield as Whangārei and Whanganui, Palmerston North and Napier - about 150 hot-rodders in 80 of their beloved cars hitting town this... Read More

Matariki at Historic Village today

Matariki celebrations are underway across the BOP with a star-studded event programme, Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka. Get the whole family together today... Read More

17-hour days with no pay, treated like slaves

A group of 19 Indian migrant workers claim they are being made to work in what they describe as slave-like conditions up to 17 hours per day with no pay at Auckland... Read More

Police recruit: Go chase your dreams

When it comes to giving advice to members of a Police recruit wing, it's unlikely any other patron has known their stuff quite like Alan Richards MSM. Alan,... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person... Read More

Road blocked, State Highway 3, Te Awamutu

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash involving a tractor on State Highway 3 (Ohaupo Road), near Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu; says a police spokesperson. "The... Read More

New food programme to help older community

When a debilitating injury turned 77-year-old Carol's* world upside down, her limited mobility made simple everyday tasks a difficult and painful challenge. The... Read More

Witnesses sought after Kawerau serious assault

Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are asking for the public's help following a serious assault in Kawerau this afternoon, says area manager investigations, detective... Read More