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Making the most of a second chance

In 2010, Dian Cheyne experienced the first of the Canterbury earthquakes that would go on to rock the nation. The following year, she was diagnosed with stage... Read More

Katikati College’s random acts of kindness

‘You are amazing no matter what' was just one of the messages left on cans donated to the Katikati Christian Foodbank. A Can Drive was run by Katikati... Read More

WBOP mayor‘s continuing focus on main core issues

He's been a part of four local body elections and was first elected as mayor for the Western Bay of Plenty region in 2016. On Saturday, it was announced... Read More

Vandals destroy Lake Aniwhenua facilities

Vandalism has rendered the Lake Aniwhenua ablution block in Whakatane unusable, directly prior to the high-use summer season that sees hundreds of visitors through... Read More

Dicing with the parking wardens

They're the parking cheats, the motorists who try to beat the meter, who want something for nothing. But unfortunately for them, it seems the Tauranga City Council... Read More

Celebrating a decade of inspiring happy places

The Bay of Plenty Home Show is proud to launch its 10th anniversary show on October 18-20 at Trustpower Arena Baypark. Previously named the Spring Home Show,... Read More

Tree ripped from roots in Tauranga

Wild weather is creating some havoc in the region with trees being uprooted and power outages. Earlier this morning, SunLive reported power outages in Waihi and... Read More

Apartment hotel brings new life to Tauranga CBD

A new apartment hotel is already having a positive impact on the Tauranga CBD and restaurants are reporting an increase in trade. The Quest Tauranga Central... Read More

Government on high alert for stink bugs

Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant as the high-season for the crop-eating brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is under... Read More

Schools closed and freedom campers evacuated

Rising floodwaters have seen about 40 freedom campers moved from a spot near the Thames airfield. It comes after the catchment above the Kauaeranga River saw... Read More

Cheap avocado prices “unrealistic”

Remember the bad old days of the $11 avocado? That was back in May. The passage of the seasons has subsequently done wonderful things for deprived palates, which... Read More

Power outages and trees down as wild weather hits

Power is out to homes in Tauranga and a tree is reported to be down in the Western Bay as gales lash the region. Around 102 properties in the Ohauiti area are... Read More