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Roadside drug driver testing bill introduced

The Government has announced details of a planned new law to give police the power to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers. The Land Transport (Drug... Read More

More than 200 employed by BOP projects

More than 160 people are currently working on roading, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout the District as part of the Kia Kaha Whakatāne programme... Read More

Ngatai Road works to be completed this week

The new road layout for Ngatai Road in Otumoetai will be completed this week, showcasing Council's goal of creating better urban connections that are safer, smarter... Read More

Waihi Beach Lotto player wins $36k

A Lotto player who picked their ticket up in Waihi Beach will be feeling on top of the world today. The player is one of 10 who has won $36,633 with Lotto Second... Read More

Plans to fast-track COVID vaccine approval

The Ministry of Health is planning to fast-track the approval process for a COVID-19 vaccine, and won't rule out offering a supplier indemnity from any potential... Read More

Welcome Bay power outage under investigation

UPDATE 9.37AM: Powerco says damaged equipment may be the cause of a power outage in the Welcome Bay area. Power was cut to 71 customers in Welcome Bay at around... Read More

BOP hotel in ‘lockdown’ after suspect COVID case

A Rotorua managed isolation centre went into lockdown on Wednesday after a potential new COVID-19 case was detected. Government officials confirmed restrictions... Read More

NZ gets first-ever Hepatitis Elimination Champion

The Ministry of Health has congratulated New Zealand's first ever Hepatitis Elimination Champion. Eliminating Hepatitis C from New Zealand has been a large focus... Read More

Tauranga Police warn of online scams

If you ever buy goods on Facebook, this will serve as a reminder to ensure your sellers are legitimate. Tauranga Police have recently received a number... Read More

Election hoardings defaced in BOP

Vandals are attacking election hoardings in the Bay of Plenty. One promoting Jacinda Ardern has been defaced with Nazi imagery, while Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey's... Read More

BusinessStart scheme to help new businesses

National's policy for growing enterprise would draw funds from several different sources and provide help at key points for new businesses, says BusinessNZ. The... Read More

Chloe and the Crash Test pilot launches tonight

A new Mount Maunganui dramedy series is launching its pilot online tonight at 7pm. Produced by Barefoot Film, ‘Chloe and the …' series features Tauranga... Read More