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Mauao guardianship reaffirmed in Bay of Plenty

The joint protection and management of Mauao has been reaffirmed in the Bay of Plenty, with the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signing a renewed Memorandum... Read More

Artist who paints with his mouth is flying high

A former dairy farmer who turned to art for income after a rugby accident put him in a wheelchair will have one of his works published. Ōpōtiki artist... Read More

Man arrested after allegedly brandishing knife

A man has been charged relating to an alleged road rage incident in Tauranga where a driver brandished a knife at another motorist. On May 20, police... Read More

Pekatahi Bridge maintenance starts today

Pekatahi Bridge maintenance, on State Highway 2 near Tāneatua, will begin today, June 30, to coincide with the school holidays, when school buses are not operating.... Read More

Fine and wet days ahead in school holidays

Mainly fine winter days lie ahead for the beginning of this school holiday week in the Bay of Plenty, with rain expected from Thursday through to the weekend.... Read More

SH1 blocked following crash near Putāruru

State Highway 1 near Putāruru, South Waikato is blocked following a vehicle crash. Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on SH 1, between... Read More

Coffee prices falling? Don’t hold hope

Global coffee prices might have fallen but there's a warning that it might not mean you pay any less in your local cafe. RaboResearch data shows arabica... Read More

Government restores real consequences of crime

Today the Government's sentencing reforms take effect, restoring real consequences for crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. 'Communities and hardworking... Read More

Waikato BoP Magic can't steal a win

A late comeback by the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic was not enough to stop a dominant Southern Steel from securing a 64-56 win in the ANZ Premiership in Invercargill... Read More

Kiwis chase podiums in Dolomites round

New Zealand's top mountain bike enduro riders are set for a crucial test this weekend as the UCI World Series heads to Val di Fassa in the Italian Dolomites. Christchurch's... Read More

Mussel boats make homecoming at Ōpōtiki

A major milestone in Bay of Plenty's aquaculture journey has arrived, with mussel boats now docking regularly at the newly accessible Ōpōtiki wharf. After... Read More

Keep your home warm and energy bills low

We all like to keep warm during winter - but we all love to avoid the huge power bills that can go with using extra energy when heating your household. Government... Read More