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04:00pm Thu 13 Jun, 2024
This year's Matariki calendar of events in Ōpōtiki is chock-full of incredible opportunities to learn about, celebrate, and mark the annual rising of the Matariki... Read More
03:00pm Thu 13 Jun, 2024
A band of rain is moving onto New Zealand today and MetService has issued heavy rain warnings and watches around the country. A severe weather warning is... Read More
02:00pm Thu 13 Jun, 2024
It's go time for New Zealand's best dirt bike racers, with the second round of three in this season's Forestland Cross-country Series set for Ohakuri this coming... Read More
01:00pm Thu 13 Jun, 2024
Nine more artists have been added to Juicy Fest 2025, making it the biggest since its inception. Jeremih, Bizzy Bone, Layzie Bone, Jay Sean, Twista, Baby... Read More
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11:45am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
There are only days left before consultation closes on Friday for the community to have a say on Ōpōtiki District Council's new draft Freedom Camping Bylaw. Dozens... Read More
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11:15am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
Two Bay of Plenty schools are celebrating their regional wins in the junior and open sections of this year's Showquest. The Bay of Plenty regional event... Read More
10:45am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
The gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays - but there's concern this year could be quieter with farmers a little cash-strapped. About... Read More
10:10am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
'We will be forever grateful Dad could get to the hospital so quickly because of the rescue helicopter, and straight into theatre for treatment that ultimately... Read More
09:52am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
A severe weather warning for heavy rain is being issued for the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. Heavy rain is expected to hit the region from about 3am Friday,... Read More
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09:15am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
Rotorua is experiencing a marked reduction in crime since implementing a community safety strategy in the inner city, says the city's mayor. "There's... Read More
08:00am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
The Rotary Club of Ōtūmoetai has swung into action to hold a charity quiz night to support club member Harriet Campbell's next humanitarian ‘tour of... Read More
07:30am Thu 13 Jun, 2024
Households are struggling to save or cope with an unexpected bill because of the high cost of living, according to a Kiwibank report. The bank's first... Read More
22-Dec 11:45
Police scheme turns write-offs into spares
22-Dec 11:00
Life breathed back into Te Puke’s old theatre
22-Dec 09:29
Bystanders praised after alleged rock incident
22-Dec 09:00
A guide to enjoy summer in WBOP
22-Dec 08:02
Daughter attacked trying to protect mum
22-Dec 07:59
Boaties warned after 100+ safety breaches in BOP
22-Dec 06:30
Tauranga teens honoured with King’s Badge
21-Dec 16:02
How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change
21-Dec 15:00
Send us your ‘Unstoppable Summer’ photos!
21-Dec 14:00
Western Bay libraries bring nature inside
21-Dec 13:00
Trevelyan’s Tauranga Twilight Returns in 2026
21-Dec 12:00
Summer Smarts #5: Be water wise
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