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No what if for Bay of Plenty Navy warfare officer

If you had to be in a COVID-19 lockdown away from home for five weeks, it's good to be with an awesome group of friends. That's how Midshipman Hannah Van der Horst,... Read More

BOP and Coromandel transport package - National

National has announced a suite of transports projects that will 'create hundreds of jobs and drive economic growth” across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.... Read More

One new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 New Zealand today. The Ministry of Health issued a written statement saying the new case is a man in his 40s who arrived from... Read More

‘Geddon’s gaming arena

A gaming arena using New Zealand's largest videogame trailer is coming to Tauranga Armageddon, which kicks off tomorrow. The Ping Zero trailer folds out to become... Read More

Hospitality reporting signs of recovery

There are high hopes for a strong trading period for the battling hospitality industry. A survey conducted by the Restaurant Association and released today has... Read More

New law helps fight for fair pay

Parliament has passed a law making it easier for female-dominated workforces to negotiate the same pay as comparable male-dominated workforces. The principle... Read More

Investing in youth in the BOP

A newly developed Cadetship Resource shares learning from the experience of a local company to recruit and support young cadets to thrive, and offers practical... Read More

NZ a curry-razed nation post lockdown

Takeaway orders at Indian Restaurants around the country have run hot since lockdown ended - and restaurants are urging Kiwis to break out and try something other... Read More

Coromandel Town boil water notice remains in place

The boil water notice remains in place for Coromandel Town properties until further notice, forcing properties on the town's water supply network to be drinking... Read More

IAG confirms it is closing 53 AMI offices

Insurance giant IAG is shutting its 53 AMI offices and one remaining State office as it moves services online. The company, which announced in June it was proposing... Read More

One dead, two hospitalised with listeria in Tga

One person has died and two people have been hospitalised with listeria in Tauranga, prompting a warning to pregnant women and others at risk. Authorities are... Read More

Election candidates to attend debate forum

Bay of Plenty voters will have a chance to hear first-hand from local candidates standing in the General Election 2020 at the Parliamentary Election Candidates... Read More