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Council issues toxic algae warning in BOP

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are warning the public to steer clear of benthic cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae. They can produce toxins... Read More

One new community case already in quarantine

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation and one new community case. The Ministry of Health says the community case is a person linked to the... Read More

Kiwifruit worker sows seeds to a growing career

Stacey Marino is a perfect example of how finding your ideal career can materialise when you least expect it. The 38-year-old mum of three from the Eastern Bay... Read More

Police on the hunt for car chase offenders

Police are on the hunt for the occupants of a car chase who fled the scene after the car crashed into a power pole earlier this morning. Police attempted to... Read More

Hunter shares survival story ahead of roar

One hunter is sharing his story of a tragic hunting trip in 2008 as a safety reminder as we head into the roar. It's important to remember to identify your target... Read More

Tauranga climate change network to launch

A new network to assist people in working together on engaging with Bay of Plenty climate change challenges is coming to Tauranga. The launch of Baychange, hosted... Read More

Magic announce injury replacement

The Splice Construction Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have announced their injury replacement for versatile midcourter Asher Grapes. Midcourter Tori Kolose has... Read More

Schoolteachers support Katikati trust

Jopie Heuseveldt, who turned 90 over the weekend, has been a fan of Katikati College for decades. She and her late husband, Kees, immigrated to New Zealand from... Read More

BOP showing economic activity resilience - report

A strong performance in Whakatane and Tauranga is driving economic resilience on the Bay of Plenty, according to the latest Infometrics' report. Infometrics'... Read More

Port of Tauranga reports improved profits

The Port of Tauranga is reporting improved profits, despite widespread disruption to cargo volumes. Profitability increased for the first six months of... Read More

Settled weather forecast for the weekend

Warm, settled weather is predicted to prevail across much of the country for the remaining days of summer. The MetService is forecasting cloudy periods, with... Read More

Vehicle sought following Mount fatal

Police investigating a fatal crash in Mount Maunganui are appealing for information about a vehicle seen in the area at the time of the collision. In a... Read More