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Talks between Essity and union “progressing well”

Essity have released a statement saying that talks between Essity and the Pulp and Paper Workers' Union are progressing well. "Discussions between Essity and... Read More

Showery gales forecast across parts of NZ

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch notice with westerly gales forecast for parts of southern and central New Zealand, and heavy rain for Northland. "Strong... Read More

What‘s on - markets, art, gridiron, Qigong

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a mainly fine day with... Read More

Witnesses sought in Ngongotaha robbery

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed an alleged robbery at the Kalah Bar at the Ngongotaha Tavern on Hall Road in Rotorua on Friday morning. At... Read More

Plea to public to help find stolen council gear

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are calling on the public to help find the culprits who stole a trailer, a new solar electric fence unit and hundreds of litres... Read More

Pesky pollen presents problems

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is warning people with allergies and asthma to prepare for an intense spring and summer, as forecasts indicate ideal conditions... Read More

Covid: Police staff take personal grievance case

A group of 91 police staff are taking a personal grievance over the way they were treated for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine mandate for police... Read More

Young innovators paving the way for the future

Young innovators across the Bay of Plenty have come together this week to share their creative ideas, solve problems, experience artificial intelligence, and celebrate... Read More

Snowmakers achieving the impossible

The dream of snow lives on at Mount Ruapehu's Tūroa ski field. "Seeing is believing. Tūroa is open. Ohakune is open. Our Ruapehu rohe - region - is open. Our... Read More

Health warning issued for Rotorua lakes

A health warning has been issued for Lake Rotorua, the Ohau Channel - the channel that links Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti - and the Okere Arm of Lake Rotoiti. The... Read More

AIMS Games returns to the Bay of Plenty

After two years, 350 schools across 23 sports will compete in the Zespri AIMS Games across the Western Bay of Plenty from today, September 3 to Friday, September... Read More

Gun injuries and deaths occurring at record rate

Rates of injury and death caused by firearms are tracking higher than ever before. Data released by police under the Official Information Act shows 10 murder... Read More