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Wooden shorebirds taking over Memorial Park

More than 1000 students and parliamentary figures have turned wooden shorebirds into colourful art creations which are currently on display at Memorial Park.... Read More

Govt preparing to introduce vaping regulation bill

The director-general of health says there's mounting concern about vaping products around the world, as the government here considers banning flavouring and... Read More

Coromandel bridge to be closed for five weeks

State Highway 25 at the Kuaotunu River Bridge will close to all traffic this Sunday 22 September at 8am for five weeks. The closure is to allow the bridge to... Read More

Fishing community reacts to Motiti marine reserve

Apprehension is building in the Bay of Plenty fishing community about whether a number of popular offshore reefs will be permanently closed. A long-running legal... Read More

eGates open to Japanese travellers

Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa has welcomed the extension of eGate access for eligible Japanese ePassport holders when arriving and departing New Zealand. The... Read More

Sustainable Blue Backyard taking over Waihi Beach

Envirohub Bay of Plenty has teamed up with the Department of Conservation for a fun-filled and educational free family day out at North End, Waihi Beach on Sunday... Read More

Creating a collective voice for Opotiki

Almost 50 business and community members are joining to spark a conversation and create a collective voice and vision for businesses in the Ōpōtiki district. A... Read More

Wood industry can be zero carbon by 2050

If New Zealand's ambition is to be a zero carbon economy by 2050 then it must nurture its wood industry. Many industries claim to be driving towards lower emissions... Read More

21 firefighters graduate from BOP centre

A champion triathlete, former rugby league star and a "cow cocky" are among the 21 firefighter recruits who graduated from Fire and Emergency's National Training... Read More

$16 million to upgrade water treatment facilities

Thames-Coromandel District Council is spending nearly $16 million over the next three years to upgrade 10 water treatment facilities across the district. ... Read More

Approved gun dealers start to accept weapons

Approved licensed dealers around the country will start to accept prohibited firearms and parts on behalf of the police this week. Details about the 37 dealers... Read More

The Elms wins NZ Trust of the Year award

Chairperson Ian Thomas was surprised to hear The Elms Foundation Trust has been awarded the 2018 Trust of the Year award by the NZ Trustees Association. 'It came... Read More