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Art fair’s second birthday

This weekend, Whakamarama's Atrium Art & Artisan Fair celebrates its second birthday. I attended the very first monthly fair in 2017 and love how much it's flourished... Read More

Lending a helping handbag

Tampons, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and lip balm are everyday items that many women take for granted. But not everyone in Tauranga can afford these items,... Read More

Growing strong women

A rose garden commemorating 'feminist trailblazer” councillor Gail McIntosh will open this weekend. Community will come together to recognise Gail's... Read More

Sam Cane wins top honour at BOP sports awards

All Blacks loose forward Sam Cane has capped off a remarkable 12 months by winning the Supreme Award at the 2019 Bay of Plenty Sport Awards. Cane, who Cane,... Read More

Hunters decry 1080 drops over food safety risk

Hunters are concerned venison meat from deer killed in an area due to be bombarded with 1080 pellets today will be poisoned and dangerous to consume. Deerstalkers... Read More

Historic Waikato courthouse for sale

When it comes to the future of Putaruru's former courthouse you can be the judge. The Heritage New Zealand, historic places category two, listed building... Read More

Going up the wall

Hopefully the Black Caps won't give reason to drive anyone up the wall at Bay Oval. But the wall will be there just in case. The new 16-metre climbing wall... Read More

Katikati College seeks ‘complex matters’ support

Katikati College's Board of Trustees has made the decision to seek Ministry of Education support for some complex employment matters, says the chairman of the... Read More

Cost of eye tests keeping people away

Research has shown that cost is the number one barrier keeping people from having routine eye tests. Only 45 percent of people in the North Island claim to have... Read More

White Ribbon day service a chance to reflect

Buddy Mikaere's regular walks to the summit of Mauao have prompted him to organise a service for White Ribbon day on Monday. The Tauranga Moana iwi leader takes... Read More

CRICKET: Black Caps v England

The Black Caps are facing England on day two of the first Test against at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Follow live updates of the match below: Match information The... Read More

BOP mum‘s death treated as “unexplained”

Police continue to make enquiries into the death of 25-year-old Bay of Plenty woman. Melissa Jones' body was found by Lake Rotorua on the morning of Friday,... Read More