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Regional council prepares for the big dry

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is putting extra preparations in place to ensure the region's waterways are well cared for if this summer's dry weather continues. Bay... Read More

Spending data shows virus panic-buy priorities

New Zealanders have been stocking up on rubber gloves and pasta as the Covid-19 coronavirus continues to spread. While Australians are scrapping over toilet... Read More

Greerton goes green for St Paddy’s Day

It's nearly time to don your green, grab your ginger wigs and head into Greerton to celebrate the best of Ireland for St Patrick's Day. The Greerton St... Read More

Noordam to make extended stay in Tauranga

A cruise ship with no passengers on board will be making an extended stay in Tauranga later this week for an 'unprecedented visit”. The Port of Tauranga... Read More

Proving yourself as a female and as a volunteer

Volunteers Emmamay Sanford - a fire fighter - and Nicole Harris - a lifeguard - are going above and beyond, proving themselves and saving lives while doing so. Emmamay... Read More

White Island tour guide’s toughest three months

A tour guide who was on Whakaari/White Island when the volcano erupted says these past three months have been the hardest of her life. Kelsey Waghorn sustained... Read More

A chance for all to play at BOP open week

Playcentres around the Bay of Plenty are opening their doors to everyone for Playcentre Open Week. 'At Playcentre we pride ourselves on the social connections... Read More

Driver flees police in alleged stolen vehicle

Two people are due to appear in court today following a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in the Tauranga area. The fleeing driver incident unfolded when... Read More

Petrol drives up household transport spending

While Kiwis may love their road trip and getting out in the weekend, that may change after information released by Statistics New Zealand this week. An increasing... Read More

Laboratory workers plan Friday 13th strike

DHB Medical Laboratory Workers and NZ Blood Service employees who are members of APEX, will strike on Friday 13th in support of achieving a fair offer to settle... Read More

Father accused of murdering two-year-old on trial

Angry over a relationship break-up, Tewi Daniel Savage stripped off his clothes and took his two year old daughter into a Bay of Plenty river where she was later... Read More

New Commissioner of Police named

A new Commissioner of Police has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Acting Deputy Commissioner Andrew Coster will be the next Police Commissioner... Read More