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Get moving for charity this Labour Weekend

Rally up your friends and family and take part in the inaugural ‘Family Fun around The Lakes for Charity,' launching at Tauranga Crossing this Labour Weekend.... Read More

One reportedly trapped in BOP crash

One person is reported to be trapped in a crash in the Bay of Plenty today. Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 34, Kawerau Road near the... Read More

Commissioner announces bullying complaints review

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has today announced an independent review of the systems and processes NZ Police has in place to address complaints of bullying. The... Read More

Fonterra increases forecast farmgate milk price

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today increased its 2019/2020 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from $6.25 - $7.25 per kgMS to $6.55 - $7.55 per kgMS. The... Read More

Random chance finalises new Whakatane councillor

A name drawn from a hat has determined who will represent the southern-most communities of the Whakatane district over the next three years. Final election results... Read More

Leeder reappointed to chair of BOPRC

Doug Leeder has been elected unopposed to a further term as Chairperson of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. Councillor Jane Nees has also been returned... Read More

Gale force winds may cause issues on Wednesday

A very windy Wednesday is coming for large parts of the North Island with gales exceeding 120km/h in some exposed areas. Winds this strong may cause powercuts,... Read More

‘It feels like we belong here’

Friday will be a memorable Diwali celebration for Tauranga youth Arya Rajesh, Dhruvi Patel and Davin Patel. A public event filled with vibrant colour,... Read More

Meng Foon calls for Tauranga councillor to resign

Not a single Maori candidate made it onto Tauranga City Council but one who suggested burning the Treaty of Waitangi and to "stop the iwi gravy train" won with... Read More

The Rombies

There was Hollywood glitz and glamour at The Rombies on Thursday night as film directors, actors and photographers vied for the sought-after Rombie awards. Named... Read More

Spooky night train

The spooks may be out at Memorial Park for some Halloween fun this coming Saturday evening, as Palmerville Station opens for a fright night train run across the... Read More

Social media may not be as bad as we thought

Scrolling through Facebook or arguing on Twitter may not be as bad for our mental health as we feared, according to new research from the University of Auckland.... Read More