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Labour: Unemployment continues to fall, wages rise

A drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 per cent shows the Government's approach to supporting employment is working. It fell from 4.3 per cent in the December... Read More

Decision made on kayaking in ‘dangerous’ gorge

The Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster, Peter Buell, has made his decision to prohibit vessels in a section of the Kaituna River named Pari Tūkino (commonly... Read More

Archaeology experts to present in Tauranga

Members of the public who are interested in archaeology are in for a treat in Tauranga this week. Several events are being held as part of the third annual NZ... Read More

One killed in BOP house fire

One person has died in a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 2am on Mataatua Road, Ruatahuna. "One other... Read More

‘Swot the rules before you head out hunting’

Staff in Fish & Game's Eastern Region say with the countdown starting to the new game bird season, hunters are urged to make sure they're familiar with changes... Read More

Junior doctors enter day three of five-day-strike

Thousands of junior doctors are currently on their third day of their five day strike. Members of the junior doctors' union, the Resident Doctors' Association... Read More

Inspectors scrutinising BOP kiwifruit orchards

Labour inspectors will be visiting Bay of Plenty orchards this week to make sure they are meeting employment standards. MBIE Labour Inspectorate Regional Manager... Read More

Scouts leader had a ‘passion for life’

Jenny Rodgers is being remembered for her bright smile, loud laugh and passion for life would fill the room wherever she was. The general manager, lower North... Read More

Mount women’s rugby side learning lessons

It was a cold reality check for the Mount Maunganui premier women's team in the latest round of the Baywide women's rugby which was played on Sunday. It... Read More

Colder than usual nights, milder than average days

Many parts of New Zealand will experience colder nights this week but the flip side is a warm afternoon thanks to high pressure and plenty of sun, according to... Read More

Tauranga home values rise 2.5 per cent

Value growth continues to slow nationally, despite some of New Zealand's more affordable regions continuing to see strong growth. New Zealand's annual rate of... Read More

Fire razes Bay of Plenty house

One person is unaccounted for following a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Firefighters were called to the blaze, which completely razed the house, at 2am in... Read More