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Emergency alert test expected to reach half of NZ

A nationwide test of the emergency mobile alert system will take place later this month. The alert will be sent out to mobile phones between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday,... Read More

Concern grows over rise in Meningococcal cases

A rising number of cases of worrying Meningococcal disease has prompted Crown research agency ESR to increase its monitoring. Cases of the W strain of the disease... Read More

Katikati Community Centre celebrates 25 years

Twenty-five years of caring for the community will be celebrated at the Katikati Community Centre on Saturday, 24 November - and everyone is welcome to the party. The... Read More

New horse riding rules at Tuapiro Point

Rules put in place on November 9, horse riders at Tuapiro Point must abide by the new bylaw. Signs are up informing horse riders where they can ride and include... Read More

One last shot to save the Te Puke Post Office

In a matter of a few weeks, the Te Puke Post Office may be saved, but they still need to reach their goal to make that happen. With a letter box drop happening... Read More

Electric shock leaves Bay man critical

A man has been left critically injured after being shocked by live wires in a Rotorua forestry block. The man, in his 40s, crashed a forestry vehicle into overhead... Read More

Sprout offers accelerator to argitech start-ups

Farm to fork agritech start-ups nationally and internationally are being encouraged to come forward for the next cohort of the Sprout Accelerator. The Sprout Accelerator... Read More

Air monitoring at Aerodrome Rd ramps up

Three new air monitoring stations are about to go live around Aerodrome Road in Mount Maunganui. This is in response to community concerns about environmental... Read More

Spreading Christmas love in Tauranga

Peace, joy and love - that's what organisers of Kmart's Wishing Tree Appeal are hoping to spread to Bay of Plenty families this festive season. The message has... Read More

Popcorn recall due to undeclared allergen

Serious Foods Co Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Serious Popcorn brand Coconut and Vanilla popcorn and Popping Corn due to the presence of an undeclared... Read More

Geotechnical investigation of CBD stopbanks

A drilling rig will be seen near Whakatāne CBD stopbanks in coming days, as the Bay of Plenty Regional Council undertakes investigative work set out in its Long... Read More

A cool change coming next week

Daytime highs are again above average for today and tomorrow, some by over 10 degrees inland in the south as westerlies kick back in ahead of a slow moving cold... Read More