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World class facilities for Tauranga

The University of Waikato has opened new laboratories at its Tauranga campus to increase its Science and Engineering teaching and research capabilities in the... Read More

Artist sticks it to the Don

It was an artist making an ethical statement. But he chose perhaps the most divisive and polarising subject matter of our time to make his point. And the artist... Read More

Cars and bikes seized in drug raids

Four people are facing charges following the completion of a three-month-long investigation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs. Bay of Plenty Police... Read More

An awesome line-up of hard rock and heavy metal

They have toured New Zealand multiple times, released three albums, taken the international music stage by storm and have played some killer gigs with some... Read More

Severe gales expected to batter BOP

People are being warned to prepare for heavy rain and severe gales. A deep low over the north Tasman Sea is expected to move onto Northland this afternoon... Read More

Toomey goes back-to-back to win the Carrus Open

Tauranga's Luke Toomey has won back-to-back tournaments on the Jennian Homes Charles Tour, winning the Carrus Open in dominant fashion. Starting the day two... Read More

Serious crash in Opotiki

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Waiotahe Beach Road, Waiotahe in Opotiki district. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, was reported... Read More

Northern low to bring patches of gales and rain

A low from the sub-tropics is deepening quickly today as it moves into the upper North Island. Following a calm weekend, easterly quarter winds are already picking... Read More

Rotary supports schools in Papamoa

Papamoa Rotary have boosted Papamoa primary schools with $3000 of funding to help keep students safe while biking on its local roads. Partnering with Council's... Read More

Two car crash blocking SH33

UPDATED 7.36AM: Emergency services are responding to a report of a crash on SH33 in Okere Falls. "The two-car crash occurred in the main village area about 6:05am,"... Read More

Inquest begins for man shot by police near Thames

An inquest will be held today for a man who was shot during an armed offenders callout at Thames in May 2015. Vaughan Te Moananui, 33, died at his sister's... Read More

BOP District Health Board preliminary results

The preliminary results for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board from the 2019 Local Body Elections have been announced. The seven successful candidates are... Read More