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International Youth Silent Film Festival

After a remarkable fifteen years of nurturing budding talent in the realm of silent cinema, the International Youth Silent Film Festival bids adieu to its global... Read More

Fire in Ōpōtiki now contained

A large vegetation fire in the Ōpōtiki area has now been contained, says a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson. Fire and emergency services were notified... Read More

NZCT Grant Boosts Whakatane Town AFC

Whakatane Town AFC is receiving a significant boost via a $19,782 grant from New Zealand Community Trust towards new uniforms, nets and balls. The funding... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH29, Kaimai range

Police are responding to reports of a single vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Kaimai Range. The crash, near the intersection with Soldiers Road, was reported... Read More

Whakamarama Kids Market this Saturday

On Saturday, 13 April Whakamarama Community Centre is once again hosting a market dedicated to young sellers and entrepreneurs. Sellers of primary, intermediate... Read More

BOPRC 10-year plan: BOP regional parks poised

Rotorua and Katikati could be home to two new potential regional parks proposed in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's plan for the next 10 years. Whether... Read More

Children’s Holi celebration lights up Rotorua

The vibrant hues of Children's Holi illuminated Rotorua on Sunday, April 7, 2024, as families and friends gathered to revel in the joyous Festival of Colours.... Read More

Plans to build $300m, fossil-free fuel plant

Plans to build New Zealand's first plant to produce low emissions fossil-free fuel to replace coal have moved a step closer with the signing of an agreement... Read More

Amazing art and a 50-year celebration!

The Mount Art Group's annual exhibition is coming up - and this one is not to be missed! Not only is the group showing more than 200 artworks - including acrylic,... Read More

When the going got tough, Whitaker got going

Only 34 of the 148 riders to start the 2024 edition of the No Way In Hell Extreme Enduro on Saturday made it to the final hurdle. So tough was this year's... Read More

Fatality, Whitianga

One person has died following a fire at a residential address in Whitianga yesterday. Emergency services were alerted to the fire on Cholmondeley Crescent... Read More

Professor named Royal Society Fellow

International expert in queer geography, Professor Lynda Johnston, has been named Fellow Ahurei of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for her research on social... Read More