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Rahui placed after four die in boat tragedy

A rahui is in place after four people died when their fishing charter sank near Cape Reinga. The vessel, Enchanter, ran into trouble in wild weather which hammered... Read More

GCSB: rise in cyber threat incidents in 2021

The GCSB is urging New Zealand's critical businesses to stay alert in the face of increasing cyber threats, which can put nationally significant infrastructure... Read More

Fonterra to exit Russian businesses

Fonterra has today announced it will exit its businesses in Russia. This follows the Co-op's decision to suspend shipments of product to Russia at the end of... Read More

Trio of oil, clay and photography in Tauranga

A threesome of new exhibitions is open at Tauranga Historic Village, featuring oils, clay and photography. The exhibitions are located across three galleries... Read More

BOP council leaders’ credit card spend

Chocolate fish, free T-shirts and a book named 'Fifteen Shades of Climate” were among more than $112,000 in credit card purchases by Bay of Plenty... Read More

Thousands of Kiwis unaware of shingles virus risk

More needs to be done to raise awareness among Kiwis of a potentially debilitating disease, according to a local vaccinologist. The call comes as new research... Read More

Ruapheu vocanic alert level raised

Mount Ruapehu's volcanic alert level is being raised following a heating of the volcano's crater lake. Another heating phase has started at Mt Ruapehu and Crater... Read More

WBOP Council‘s draft plan signals rates increase

The future of the Pukehina Development Rate will be decided through this year's Annual Plan. Out for consultation until Thursday, April 21, Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Covid-19: 1000 hospitalisations reported today

Today the Minsitry of Heath is reporting 14,463 community cases, 1000 hospitalisations and nine deaths, including one in the Bay of Plenty. "Every Covid-19... Read More

Low lying coastal areas flood as storm lashes

Surface flooding is being reported in low lying coastal areas of the Bay of Plenty as a storm moves in over the region. High tides, low air pressure and rain... Read More

Power outages as wild weather hits

Power outages are being reported in the Western Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as heavy rain and strong winds lash the region. A severe weather warning for heavy... Read More

Boat named in honour of Tauranga man

An RS Quest training boat is the latest addition to the fleet of yachts available to young sailors through the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust. This yacht... Read More