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Growers desperate for workers in BOP

Growers desperate for workers are building their own accommodation, bumping up wages, and trying to recruit backpackers before they arrive in the country. A handful... Read More

Triathletes to descend on Taupō

Triathletes from across New Zealand and around the world are putting the final touches to their preparations for the 2022 Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand this... Read More

Airlines told to conserve fuel after contamination

Upcoming holiday travel plans could be disrupted, with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines. Z Energy, owner of the dud shipment, told... Read More

Police target sale of MDMA and cocaine in Taupō

Taupō Police are actively focusing on minimising the harm of MDMA and cocaine across its community and through its hospitality industry. Taupō and Turangi Area... Read More

Construction on NZ‘s largest timber office begins

The Tauranga community will soon see the emergence of New Zealand's largest mass timber office building in their city centre. Construction of Tauranga City... Read More

Rescue Rashies to help kids and helicopters

Children's rash vests that unzip to reveal clear CPR instructions are on sale to Kiwis, who by purchasing the swimwear can also support their region's rescue helicopter. The... Read More

Severe weather predicted for BOP & Coromandel

Periods of heavy rain are being forecast for both the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. Severe weather watches and warnings are in place for both regions. A front,... Read More

Community mourns news of Bobby‘s passing

Hundreds of people are taking to social media to express their sorrow at the passing of Tauranga's fresh fish king Bobby Palmer. He passed away on Monday following... Read More

BOP golf hosts off to a perfect start

Bay of Plenty has put smiles on several of its local supporter's faces by getting off to the perfect start at New Zealand Men's Interprovincials. The hosts played... Read More

Thames freedom camping bylaws now in place

Thames-Coromandel District Council's new Freedom Camping Bylaw is now in effect. Freedom Camping is permitted in most public areas unless it is prohibited... Read More

Hitler comment: Bus supervisor dismissed

A Tauranga bus supervisor sacked after making inappropriate and abusive comments has lost his fight in the Employment Relations Authority against his dismissal. In... Read More

Skin clinic vanishes, local studio picks up pieces

A Tauranga Crossing beauty business has abruptly closed down, leaving pre-paid clients hundreds of dollars out of pocket with no option to refund. At the same... Read More