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Four year terms on table for local elections

A local election overhaul is on the cards with four year terms, the end of postal votes, and a change in who runs the polls all up for consideration. Local... Read More

Kiwi woman ready to take on the motocross world

She perhaps be something of a late bloomer, but Kylie Dorr is quickly making up for lost time. Dorr, a 34-year-old mother of two boys, is the leading rider... Read More

BOP police catch 50+ drink drivers per week

Drunk driving crashes leave a trail of hurt, loss and carnage in their wake, yet the number of people caught over the limit on Bay of Plenty roads is rising. For... Read More

Magic inch closer to top three, injuries mount

In what is being described as a melodramatic 60 minutes, the Magic held out the fast-closing Stars to claim a 60-56 victory in Auckland. It was a match where... Read More

Takitimu North Link works continue

Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko is now complete. "In the next phase of work, with the bridge... Read More

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits lower North Island

A 4.1 magnitude quake has rattled the lower North Island on Monday night. Geonet recorded the moderate quake 10km northwest of Porirua, at a depth of 22km... Read More

Tauranga Tiktok sensation lands movie role

For many teens their first job out of school is in fast food or retail but one school leaver has hit the jackpot, thanks to his dance skills. After overcoming... Read More

Warnings about convicted scammer's new scheme

A woman who said she would make history as "one of the biggest scammers in New Zealand" is believed to back in the game, promoting a new scheme promising... Read More

Move to attract stargazing travellers backed

Transforming Aotearoa into a dark sky nation could attract stargazing international tourists, creating huge economic benefits, says Tourism Minister Matt Doocey. The... Read More

Te Puke mum and daughter share microgreen passion

Mama Kali's Farm founders Kali and Jiangyu are passionate about microgreens saying they are more than just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant. The... Read More

BOP school receives two new additions

A group of Bay of Plenty men advocating for community initiatives and men's welfare have been busy building a pātaka (pantry) for kai, and a water play table... Read More

Fatal crash on SH35 near Ōpōtiki

One person is dead following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says they can confirm one person has died following a crash in Omaio, Ōpōtiki... Read More