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Bike racks back on Bay of Plenty buses

Bike racks are once again available on public buses in Tauranga and Whakatāne, restoring an option to combine cycling with public transport. The use of bike... Read More

The Kiwi name atop the F1 world

A daughter's quest to showcase her father's incredible legacy: ‘It's a story for young people that if you have a dream, believe it, go for it. Don't give... Read More

BOP Apprentice of the Year winners announced

This year's Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year Bay of Plenty winners have been announced. In first place was Caleb Stuart of Waihī Beach, second... Read More

Heavy police activity after assault incident

Police are at Taylor Reserve in Pāpāmoa this morning after an assault left one person with serious injuries. Police said they received a report about 12.30am. 'The... Read More

Kiwi biofuel tech targets shipping emissions

Biofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry's carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of a company set up to lead... Read More

Tauranga gala raises $60k for life-saving missions

More than $60,000 has been raised for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter following a charity gala in Mount Maunganui. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Gala and... Read More

Mount Hot Pools makes waves on national stage

Tauranga's iconic Mount Hot Pools has made waves on the national stage, winning the coveted Outstanding Pool Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards. The... Read More

Ōhope Beach FC gets $13k grant for new kits

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded Ōhope Beach Football Club a grant of $13,390 to purchase new playing uniforms and extra equipment for its growing... Read More

Newborn dies of sepsis

A newborn baby who died of sepsis received appropriate care despite missed opportunities by clinicians, the Health and Disability Commissioner says. The... Read More

Man arrested for smuggling 927,000 cigarettes

A man has been arrested for importing nearly one million uncustomed cigarettes into New Zealand and avoiding a tax bill of $1.4 million. The 43-year-old... Read More

Fishing deaths: Call for mandatory life jackets

A coroner wants an urgent law change to make wearing life jackets mandatory for all rock fishers, following the deaths of three men at a notorious Waikato... Read More

Cameron Rd plans may proceed without NZTA funding

A major Tauranga road project is set to go ahead without NZ Transport Agency funding, but there will be compromises. Cameron Rd Stage 2 involved fully or... Read More