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Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art

The annual call for Kiwi creatives to flex their skills has arrived. The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award challenges artists from across New Zealand to transform... Read More

Wellington protesters fear secret ‘tech weapons’

Wellington anti-mandate protesters have been seen wearing tin foil hats, as some baselessly claim they are being targeted by 'tech weapons” directed at them. A... Read More

Bowls tournament for BOP Lions clubs

Greerton Lions are hosting the Inaugural Annual Lawns Bowls Tournament this Sunday, February 27, at the Tauranga South Bowling Club in Tutchen St. 'The competition... Read More

Covid symptoms? Get tested at BOP locations

Anyone who is experiencing Covid-19 symptoms is advised to get tested at one of the locations in the Bay of Plenty this weekend. There are Covid-19 community... Read More

Families delighted with digital help

Families in need throughout the western Bay of Plenty are getting their children online for school, thanks to 50 Chromebooks funded by a group of funders. The... Read More

BOP drive-thru vaccinations this weekend

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases, Bay of Plenty health officials are urging eligible residents to boost their immune system in the battle against the Omicron... Read More

Road work plans for the next month

Road contractors continue to progress significant maintenance programmes across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Milking both sheep and cows

With a solid first season behind him, and the second in full flow, Rhys Darby is in a position to reflect on the sheep milking venture he started from scratch... Read More

Record-high property resale profits

House sellers have been smiling all the way to the bank but that is likely to change, according to a new report. Property research company CoreLogic's latest... Read More

Omicron: Medical-grade masks supplied to schools

The Government is ensuring schools are prepared for Omicron, with access to masks and rapid antigen tests where needed, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says today. 'Our... Read More

Visa applications: Phase 2 opens on March 1

Phase 2 applications for the 2021 Resident Visa will open from 10am on Tuesday, March 1. But submitting an application on the first day does not mean it will... Read More

Kulim Park closed to vehicles this Saturday

Kulim Park in Ōtūmoetai will be closed to vehicles this Saturday. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says the park will be closed while concrete is being... Read More