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Meech in contention for another World Cup medal

It's a mark of Sam Meech's class that he feels like he's sailing poorly but is still in contention for a medal heading into the final stages of a World... Read More

Healthy Oceans school competition show sharp think

Whakatane Ki Mua and Waste-Zero-Whakatane teamed up to create a Plastic-Free July competition for school kids with the generous support of Diveworks Whakatane.... Read More

First sadness then outrage

It was a haunting accident scene - a vehicle wedged beneath the cab of a big transporter and both engulfed in flames. And another statistic, another life lost... Read More

Principals fear future of flagship policy

Growing pressure on education spending is raising expectations the government will bankroll its education plans by trimming some of the $150 million-a-year set... Read More

Volcanix have first win in sights

The Volcanix travel to Palmerston North tomorrow to take on Manawatu in round three of the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership aiming to put their tough start to the... Read More

Nature is my church reveals Eastern Bay delights

Whakatāne-based photographer James Stanbridge is sharing his talent while capturing the essence of the Eastern Bay all at once, through his latest exhibition... Read More

AIMS athletes top off great week of sport + PICS

Bay of Plenty athletes at the annual AIMS Games tournament have capped off an incredible week of sportsmanship by reminding Tauranga crowds what makes them the... Read More

$1.5m fund to help landowners in Rotorua

A $1.5 million fund to help landowners in the Lake Rotorua Catchment try alternative land uses is open for expressions of interest. Anna Grayling, Principle Advisor... Read More

Love our Laneways

What happens when artists and architects take over a city laneway and fill it with art, culture and personality? The Groundswell Festival, Love Our Laneways. The... Read More

Awards celebrate WBOP community organisations

Under the Stars and Maketu Volunteer Coastguard has taken out top honours at the Western Bay's biggest annual celebration of volunteers, the Trustpower Community... Read More

The role of the bike in women’s liberation

In 1893 there was no such thing as lycra. Probably a good thing some would say. Women of that era rode their bicycles in their everyday clothing - ankle length... Read More

Strong Bay representation in WaiBOP women’s team

WaiBOP Football kick off their campaign in the National Women's League tomorrow with a healthy dose of Bay talent in the mix. Ten of the 21 players the federation... Read More