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The Hub Te Puke’s new vibrant look

The Hub in Te Puke has a new vibrant appearance. With the help of local rangatahi/youth, Kalib Wallace has transformed what was, as few are likely to dispute,... Read More

Seven crashes within three years at BOP bridge

Tracy Watson has repaired the same fence seven times in three years because of vehicles crashing through it as they exit the Pekatahi Bridge, just south of Whakatāne. She... Read More

Revs rise for the 2024 Suzuki International Series

The revs are starting to build with massive support arriving and overseas interest being shown ahead of the 2024 Suzuki International Series. The popular... Read More

Dengue fever in Samoa: What you need to know

First highlighted as a problem in the 1960s, the mosquito-borne disease is increasing at a higher rate than any other communicable disease, according to the... Read More

Where’s the best place for buses to park?

Buses parked across carparks in the Tauranga CBD and ‘Not in Service' buses stationed for hours at Durham St bus stops has got one city resident frustrated.... Read More

Project Youth Hip Hop Dance Competition

What started as an entry-level competition allowing novice dancers the opportunity to take to the stage has evolved into a must-attend competition for hip-hop... Read More

Arrests made after BOP jewellery store burglary

Two people have been arrested following an aggravated burglary at a jewellery store in the Bay of Plenty. A vehicle involved in the burglary at Michael Hill... Read More

Habitat for Humanity provide housing solutions

Habitat for Humanity is continuing to support Bay of Plenty whānau to achieve their housing aspirations, with two new rent-to-buy homes recently delivered and... Read More

May begins on the cooler side

New Zealand is inching closer to winter and that is evident with the cooler temperatures being experienced throughout week. MetService is forecasting temperatures... Read More

More businesses seeking help to downsize

Businesses are hurting and have "run out of grit", the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. The official unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent... Read More

Report highlights food recall system at work - MPI

A new report by New Zealand Food Safety identifies Salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products as the most significant food safety event of 2023, resulting... Read More

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More