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Ōropi School marks major milestone

A variety of farmyard animals will join kids, staff and families for the 125th anniversary celebrations of Ōropi School. The event features a display of... Read More

Every whoopsie helps a mate

Be a good ba$tard: Blue September wants Kiwis to ‘swear like a trooper' to support the thousands of Kiwis impacted by prostate cancer. Cuss. Expletive.... Read More

Safety and sweet win at science fair

An invention designed to prevent deadly house fires and a brownie made with apples took top honours at the Niwa Bay of Plenty Science & Technology Fair. Tauranga... Read More

Daylight saving and pets: start adjusting now

Love it or hate it, daylight saving is upon us again. As clocks move an hour forward on September 29, many of us will be adjusting to longer afternoons, disrupted... Read More

Galatea substation earth wires stolen

Horizon Networks worked swiftly to maintain the power supply for Murupara and Galatea in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this week while replacing stolen wiring. On... Read More

One-lane closure on Oceanbeach Road

Oceanbeach Road in Omanu will be reduced to one lane for the next four nights starting on Sunday night. From Sunday, September 22 to Thursday, September 26,... Read More

The surprising mental health benefits of bridge

While bridge has long been celebrated as a classic card game, its impact on mental wellness is gaining newfound recognition. Playing bridge offers more than... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for September

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is gearing up for a busy summer with significant renewal work scheduled across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato to ensure... Read More

Going blue this September

A total of 4000 men in New Zealand will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related... Read More

Arrests made, counterfeit notes seized

Police are urging members of the public and retailers to be cautious when accepting bank notes, with a number of counterfeit notes in circulation within Waikato... Read More

Vehicle crash near Barkes Corner, SH29A

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash near Barkes Corner, on State Highway 29A. "Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on SH29A,... Read More

Pāpāmoa Hill Challenge for charity

People are encouraged to get in their daily steps while contributing to charity with Pāpāmoa Lions Club's fundraiser. Pāpāmoa Lions Club is fundraising... Read More