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A reptile world in rural Katikati

While Donna and Graeme Hannah's neighbours on one of the rural ‘veins' - the side roads - of Katikati tend to and grow their orchards and livestock, they... Read More

Tauranga man had no symptoms before diagnosis

The day Tauranga man Mike Lane found out he had prostate cancer, he returned to the construction site he was working at and 'pottered around by myself for a... Read More

‘Float first’ to stay alive in cold water

It may be the middle of winter, but today being World Drowning Prevention Day is a timely reminder to respect the water through all the seasons. In the first... Read More

Roving cameras to gauge parking, but no tickets

New technology will be taking note of illegal parking and time-limit offenders in Katikati over the next three months. But you won't be fined ... for... Read More

SH36 to fully close for two weeks for slip repairs

Underslip repairs starting soon on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua, will require the highway to be fully closed during the day for two weeks between... Read More

BOP filmmakers in national film finals

The Bay of Plenty film community is humming with anticipation leading up to the national grand finals of the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition, coming... Read More

NZ on track to have more renters than homeowners

Fewer than half the population are likely to own a home in the next 25 years, according to new research. A Deloitte report, commissioned by Westpac, found... Read More

Person overboard near Whakaari, search underway

A search is underway in waters near Whakaari/White Island for a person missing overboard from a vessel. Two Coastguard vessels and two rescue helicopters... Read More

Police investigating death at BOP address

Police are investigating a death at a Bay of Plenty address. A police spokesperson says officers were sent to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm on Wednesday... Read More

Serious crash: Tauranga road closed

UPDATE: A section of Maleme St is closed in Tauranga following a serious crash. A police spokesperson says emergency services are responding to a serious... Read More

Back our local Olympians at Paris 2024 Olympics

To rile up the Bay of Plenty olympians ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, kiwis are encouraged to create their own inspiring pep talks for the Bay of Plenty athletes.... Read More

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Tauranga are living the dream after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto... Read More