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Maori titles return to Taranaki

For a third straight year, the prestigious Aotearoa Maori Titles will be staged along the striking Taranaki coastline and this year's edition of the event will... Read More

BOPDHB looks to improve work culture

Bay of Plenty District Health Board is looking to improve its workplace culture following the release of a report which revealed ‘shocking' findings. BOPDHB... Read More

MPI to get tough on stink bug ships

Biosecurity officials are promising to take tough action against cargo vessels believed to be infested with brown marmorated stink bug during the upcoming risk... Read More

Federation clarifies football promotion position

The governing body of football in the Waikato-Bay of Plenty region has moved to clarify its position in the controversial northern league qualification saga. The... Read More

AIMS Games LIVE: Day 6

Netball, football, table tennis, rugby, hockey and basketball are the events that are taking place for day six of the 2018 Anchor AIMS Games International Sporting... Read More

AIMS Games: Opotiki indoor bowlers show stamina

They make a two-hour drive every day just to get to the Anchor AIMS Games, travelling through the dawn from the far-flung reaches of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. By... Read More

Napolean Bonaparte and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a fine day with westerlies easing in the evening. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 19 and an... Read More

Tauranga clinic to implement domestic abuse policy

The Tauranga-based Caci clinic will be joining in with more than half of the Caci clinic franchise network in implementing a new policy which sees victims of family... Read More

‘Fatalities becoming regular occurrence’ – Mayor

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber is supporting the rights of a local lobby group to protest on State Highway 2 this Sunday. Fix The BLOODY Road group... Read More

Shock and dismay following BOP’s third fatal crash

The fatal crash which claimed the lives of two people on State Highway 2 has left a lasting impression on one Pukehina resident. The woman, who wishes to remain... Read More

Thousands march in Te wiki o te reo Maori hikoi

Thousands of people have marched through central Auckland for a hīkoi supporting te wiki o te reo Māori. Local kura kaupapa students, teachers and members... Read More

Not all plastic in waters is from NZ - Govt

The vast lack of knowledge about the main contributors to plastic in New Zealand's waters has been highlighted at Parliament today. The environment select... Read More