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Major magazine publisher Bauer Media closing down

The publisher of some of the country's best known magazines has folded. Bauer Media, which has The Listener, Woman's Day, New Zealand Woman's Weekly,... Read More

First wintry outbreak likely next weekend

The next several days ahead will be warmer than average in a number of regions, but it won't last, warns WeatherWatch.co.nz Autumn is all about ups and downs... Read More

One seriously injured in BOP firearms incident

One person is in Rotorua Hospital following a firearms incident in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says they received a report of a firearms incident... Read More

Tauranga plumbers pay it forward

Some Bay of Plenty businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 lockdown period. And Mount Maunganui business owner Paul Knight knows this feeling... Read More

Health professionals going the extra mile in BOP

People should have confidence in the preparations being made on their behalf by their healthcare professionals, says the person leading the Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Police link Massey address to human remains case

Police investigating the suspicious death of a person whose remains were found buried in a shallow grave on Rangipo Intake Road, near Tongariro, have linked it... Read More

Tauranga COVID-19 positive case warns community

Jasmine Manwell is staying in a tent on her mum's lawn in Tauranga. She tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24. 'My mum has made it very comfortable for me,... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million

One Lotto player from Tauranga will be celebrating after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night's Lotto draw. The winning ticket was... Read More

Govt aims to keep transport construction afloat

Advance payments will be made to transport construction industry contractors to retain the workforce during the COVID-19 lockdown. The payments from the government... Read More

Netsafe urges people to stay connected and safe

Netsafe has launched a new education campaign, aiming to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe' encourages... Read More

Family planning operating differently

'We're open for business - but we're open differently.” That's the message from Family Planning chief executive Jackie Edmond who says despite lockdown... Read More

Tauranga child-care company needs more educators

A Tauranga home-based childcare provider needs educators to provide crucial care for children of essential workers during the lockdown - so they can continue their... Read More