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Two students awarded Omokoroa Lions scholarships

Two young women from Pahoia are the recipients of the Omokoroa Lions Club tertiary scholarships. The scholarships are available to students from the Omokoroa... Read More

Te Puke death not related to coronavirus

It has been confirmed that the person who died in Te Puke after travelling to China, did not die from the coronavirus infection. Where someone dies unexpectedly... Read More

WBOP students assisted by Education Trust

Just shy of $115,000 has been awarded to Western Bay of Plenty students in the Bay of Plenty Education Trust's latest scholarship round. Thirteen WBOP students... Read More

WBOP shootings: pair remanded on bail

The men arrested in connection to shootings in the Western Bay of Plenty in recent days have been granted interim name suppression. The accused, aged 19 and 23,... Read More

$45m boost for BOP in health capital package

Bay of Plenty DHB has received new funding as part of the Government's $300 million package of priority health investments. Health Minister Dr David Clark says... Read More

Chiefs named for 2020 Investec Super Rugby opener

Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side to face the Blues in their opening game of the 2020 Investec Super Rugby season at the earlier kick-off... Read More

Two injured in crash with logging truck

A logging truck driver involved in a crash on Takititumu Drive this morning says the car he collided with 'came out of nowhere.” Emergency services were... Read More

SH2 upgrades part of Govt billion dollar package

A four-lane Tauranga Northern Link and upgrades on SH2 to Omokoroa is included in a $6.8 billion transport infrastructure package announced by the Government today. Transport... Read More

Night closures of SH2 Wairoa River Bridge

A series of planned closures of the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 will begin in February. The closures are required to allow Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Tauranga stabbing accused remanded on bail

A man accused of stabbing another man in Tauranga is yet to enter a plea on any charges. Elijah Wanoa appeared in Tauranga District Court on Tuesday charged... Read More

Two arrested in relation to WBOP shootings

Two people are facing firearms charges following two shootings in the Bay of Plenty. The accused, aged 19 and 23, are due to appear in Tauranga District Court... Read More

Jazz Village returns to National Jazz Festival

The National Jazz Festival is this year restoring by popular demand its Jazz Village in 17th Avenue in addition to its varied programme of concerts and the Downtown... Read More