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Author’s books give children a voice

Helping children express themselves is just one of the goals of a series of books by local author Kiri-Michelle Mohi. The series, christened Real Raw Resources,... Read More

$200K earners getting Super – time for rethink?

More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn more than $200,000 a year, and another 33,000 earn between $100,000 and $200,000 - and the Retirement Commissioner says... Read More

Lucky Lotto winners claim $15 million share

Two lucky punters have claimed their share oflast Saturday's mammoth $30 million Powerball jackpot, with one intending to pay off her daughter's mortgage straight... Read More

$6.1m bridge opens in Te Puke after 2023 washout

The new No 4 Road bridge in Te Puke officially opened this week, marking the return of a vital permanent link for the local community. A dawn blessing was... Read More

Cautious confidence returns to property market

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for May 2025, revealing a moderately more active market as the country heads... Read More

Tauranga's top digger wins spot in national finals

Andy Morris was named the Bay of Plenty's top excavator operator at a prize-giving in Pāpāmoa last night, earning him a coveted spot in the CCNZ CablePrice... Read More

Bird survey invites Kiwis to join vital study

Thousands of New Zealanders prepare to take part in the 19th New Zealand Garden Bird Survey, starting today. The survey, New Zealand's longest-running citizen... Read More

Clinic's mission in revamped health hub

Walk through the doors of the newly refurbished Poutiri Wellness Clinic in Te Puke, and you are going to hear 'yes” way more than you are going to hear... Read More

Man charged 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 received... Read More

Transforming education but more volunteers wanted

The House of Science's Western Bay of Plenty branch is growing, but it does require more volunteers in winter months. Established in 2014, the charitable... Read More

What's On: Crafting, poetry and plunges

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts showers developing into... Read More

Kaimai School's unique fundraising event

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More