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Exercise proves a powerful mental health tool

As we observe World Men's Mental Health Month this June, the spotlight turns to the mental wellbeing of men in New Zealand. National statistics reveal that... Read More

What are the highest-paying work-from-home jobs?

If you want a high-paying work-from-home role, you're most likely to find it in IT - but there's a warning opportunities may be dwindling. Trade Me... Read More

BOP firefighting family love their work

When Tracy Rhodes began firefighting in Whakatāne, it was a tough working environment for a woman. Growing up in Tāneatua where her dad was the chief... Read More

Mother appeals for safe return of children

It has now been one week since the offer of reward was announced for information leading to the safe return of Ember, Maverick and Jayda Phillips. "It was... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Donna Hannah

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Stepping stone contest for chamber musicians

Bay of Plenty youth presented their talents at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest, making it difficult for the adjudicator to judge them. Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Housing development for Te Puke elderly underway

A property development in Te Puke designed to provide much-needed housing for elderly residents is entering the next stage. Directors of the charitable company... Read More

Improvements to stop Digital Child Exploitation

The Department of Internal Affairs is making a significant upgrade to their Digital Child Exploitation Filtering System, which blocks access to websites known... Read More

Moana Dogs take on world's toughest row challenge

As challenges go, they don't get much bigger than rowing across thousands of kilometres of the Pacific Ocean - and Detective Joe Konlechner can't wait to get... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Andrew Caie

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

BOP filmmaker wins third in global competition

Bay of Plenty's fledging filmmaker Malachi Steel, age 13, is celebrating after taking out third place at the Global Awards for the International Youth Silent... Read More

Taupō team sweeps film awards

The Bay of Plenty film community is buzzing following an exciting finals night of stand-out short films created by 20 local teams for the Vista Foundation 48Hours... Read More