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Future stars of motocross head to nationals

Don't let the size of these racers fool you, their hearts are huge and their desire and determination perhaps even greater than that. Run by the Taranaki... Read More

Coromandel $25M transport request rebuffed

Coromandel has been turned down in its bid for $248 million in transport network resilience funding under the National Land Transport Programme. The 2024-2027... Read More

Elevated arsenic levels: Seaweed products recalled

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Tokyo Foods in its recall of specific seaweed products due to elevated levels of arsenic. 'The concern with these products... Read More

Revolutionary ADHD clinic opens in BOP

Bay Paediatrics, the first and only private paediatric clinic specialising in ADHD diagnosis and treatment in the Bay of Plenty region, has opened its doors,... Read More

RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills

Fourteen Royal New Zealand Air Force medics recently put their skills to the test at Kaipara weapons range north of Auckland. The week-long Exercise Starlight... Read More

Plasma donations save BOP woman's life

Rotorua woman Megan Rumble says she would not be alive if not for the more than 111 bags of donated plasma she has received in a week. The 27-year-old... Read More

Youth Voices Action empowers BOP rangatahi

Youth Voices Action is on a mission to empower young people across Bay of Plenty by creating safe, inclusive spaces where rangatahi can be themselves, share... Read More

Tauranga man sentenced for child abuse material

Warning: This story discusses sexual abuse, self-harm and suicide. A man's risk of self-harm and suicide resulted in him being given permanent name... Read More

Cardiac arrest survivor shares his story

October is now dubbed Shocktober for the third year running and Hato Hone St John is on a mission to empower as many people as possible with lifesaving skills... Read More

Scion staff recognised for excellence

Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where more than 90 nominations — the highest... Read More

Siblings dominate at Sticky Johnson Champs

The duo of Zara Owen and Jaxon Pardoe of Gisborne have claimed the two major titles at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy completed... Read More

Protect our lakes from freshwater pests

With trout fishing season opening today, those coming to the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes are being urged to be vigilant in stopping the spread of freshwater pests. Toi... Read More