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Past and present to clash at Baypark Speedway

The return of national champions past and present is the theme of this Saturday night's Bay Summer Slam event at Baypark Speedway. Five classes are in action... Read More

Lifesaving champs a spectacle of skill and bravery

The anticipation builds as the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships, "The Nationals," returns to the stunning shores of Mount Maunganui. From Thursday,... Read More

Helping landowners develop safe fish passages

Katikati's Project Parore is hot on maintaining good fish passages in the Western Bay of Plenty. 'Little critters are a key indicator of good stream health... Read More

Feedback welcomed on draft Long Term Plan

A focus on core services, infrastructure and careful financial management feature in Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation... Read More

BOP welcomes new Airbus H145 rescue helicopter

A new rescue helicopter is joining the Bay of Plenty fleet. In a statement released this week, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter announced the newest addition... Read More

Logging truck gridlock addressed

Responding to mounting concerns raised by Mount Maunganui businesses near the port, ISO Limited has taken decisive action to address the traffic congestion and... Read More

Recovering from Gabrielle with rongoā Māori

Teena Te Maro remembers arriving in Gisborne following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle last year and feeling the mamae (pain) of the region. The experienced... Read More

Kate’s six-month journey at Potatoes NZ’s helm

Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm. With a wealth... Read More

Is your home or property fire-ready?

Have you ever thought of how you can prepare your home or property for extreme fire danger ahead of time? New Zealand's national fire and emergency first... Read More

Alcohol stolen in Te Puke ram raid

Police are hunting the offenders responsible for a ram raid of a Te Puke store. A vehicle has been used to gain access to a premise on Jellicoe Street at... Read More

New Zealand Windfoilers to make Olympic debut

A young and exciting initial sailing squad has today been named to the New Zealand Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with five sailors selected to compete... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player scoops $18K win

Ten lucky Lotto players, including one from Tauranga, will be in for a treat after each winning $18,910 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live... Read More