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Space science celebrated at Mount college

Mount Maunganui College will become a hub of scientific inspiration next Wednesday, September 24. The school will host a day-long event of celebrating Earth,... Read More

Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'

Long-serving former Tauranga Boys' College principal Graham Young is being remembered as a passionate educator, a visionary for boys' education and a 'relentless... Read More

Drainage works set for SH33, delays possible

People travelling along State Highway 33 in the Bay of Plenty are being warned to expect delays next week. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be doing drainage... Read More

How a Bay guitarist lived his Pink Floyd dream

Guitarist Marty Mitchell says the past 10 years have been among the happiest days of his life. Mitchell, from Pukehina, has been a member of the hugely successful... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Police seek woman missing since Tuesday

Police are appealing to the public for any possible sightings of Simran. Simran, 41, was reported missing from her home on Tuesday night and police said they... Read More

How Fareena built a hub of hope

In the heart of Pāpāmoa, a powerful example of local leadership and community connection can be found at the Pāpāmoa Food Hub. With the help of supervisor,... Read More

Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayor

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Health experts warn of late flu peak

Spring has begun, but winter illnesses remain at high levels with the country experiencing a late peak. Research shows serious seasonal respiratory illnesses,... Read More

Consumer confidence weak amid cost crisis

Consumers remain pessimistic, despite recent interest rate cuts, as they struggle with spending power squeezed by continued increases in living costs. The... Read More

Young at Heart Festival returns to Tauranga

The Tauranga City Council is partnering with Envirohub Bay of Plenty to bring this year's Young at Heart Festival to life. From October 1-8, the week of community-led... Read More

AI chainsaw drones revolutionising arborist jobs

The words chainsaw, drone, automation and safety don't immediately conjure up a vision of safety, but a group of researchers at the University of Canterbury... Read More