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Goodbye to fax machines for prescriptions

The Government is expanding the e-Prescription Service to make it easier for people to get the medicines they need, Health Minister Andrew Little has announced. 'Sending... Read More

Where will you be watching the debates?

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Next week Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring Mayoral... Read More

Talent shines through at Rockshop Bandquest

Confident presentation and engagement with the crowd is how Rockshop Bandquest judges describe Bay of Plenty musicians The Chillens. The Rotorua-based band took... Read More

Honouring family ties launches Ukrainian fund

A family who had members fleeing war nearly a century ago are honouring the memory of their mother while setting up a fund to help Ukrainian refugees. Tauranga... Read More

Fleeing driver rams police car, two in custody

Police have taken two people into custody following a fleeing driver incident in Ōpōtiki. "A vehicle was seen by Police around 8.30am and believed to be driven... Read More

Covid-19: 2,780 community cases, 111 in BOP

Today the Ministry of Health are reporting 2,780 community cases and 336 current hospitalisations. There are 111 new cases in the Bay of Plenty. "The seven-day... Read More

AIMS Games sailing returns to Tauranga

More than 80 Optimist and O'pen Skiff sailors will be competing over three days in September at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club . Tauranga is about... Read More

Final fate of Rotorua reserves to be decided

The final fate of seven Rotorua reserve sites, the implementation of developer contributions and a $1.5 million contract for a new reservoir will be considered... Read More

Names for WBOP recycling trailers revealed

The people have spoken! The two names for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's recycling trailers are ‘Recyclosaurus Rex' and ‘Sustainabox'. The... Read More

Trevelyan worker dies following crash near Te Puke

A fatal crash near Te Puke this morning involved seasonal employees at Trevelyan, according to a statement released by the company. "A serious vehicle incident,... Read More

Mask wearing urged at BOP healthcare facilities

People visiting Bay of Plenty hospitals and other heathcare facilities are being urged to keep wearing a mask. That's the message from Te Whatu Ora - Health New... Read More

Free orchestral adventures on offer in the BOP

People are being invited to bring the family along to Bay of Plenty Symphonia's free, fun filled concert at Holy Trinity Church in Tauranga next month. The famous... Read More