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Tauranga ready for the 20th year of AIMS Games

Tauranga is once again proud to host the Zespri AIMS Games from September 2 - 8 in venues across the city. This homegrown event, in its 20th year, will see... Read More

Revs building for NZ Road-Race Nationals

The upcoming 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships season is sure to be another thrill-a-minute affair, with six rounds now marked up on the calendar. The... Read More

How will AI impact outdoor adventure education?

Educators working in the dynamic Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (AEOL) field are trained to assess risks and respond. But are they ready for the fast-emerging... Read More

Long-serving Green Party MPs leave Parliament

Two of the longest-serving members of the Green Party caucus farewelled Parliament on Thursday, delivering their valedictory statements. Eugenie Sage and... Read More

NZ squadron recognised for service

ESquadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment 1 NZSAS Regt has been awarded a Chief of Defence Force Unit Commendation... Read More

Port of Tauranga lifts profit in choppy conditions

The Port of Tauranga has increased its profit amid slowing cargo volumes and higher costs. Company chair Julia Hoare describes the result as a year... Read More

Community board member resigns over Māori Wards

The introduction of Māori wards in the Western Bay of Plenty has prompted a community board member to resign, triggering a by-election. Waihī Beach... Read More

Public place for Awakeri Roll of Honour

Rangitāiki ward councillor Wilson James is hoping to see the resumption of Anzac Day ceremonies in Awakeri since a new war memorial monument has been installed. The... Read More

Blood donation: Calls to end mad cow restriction

An infectious disease expert wants an end to the ban on New Zealanders donating blood because they lived in the UK at the time of mad cow disease epidemic. The... Read More

Te Ara Hou project on pause

Whakatāne District Council has made a request to central Government to reallocate funding for its town centre riverfront development to the boat harbour. Both... Read More

Schoolgirl left bloodied after bus stop attack

A Bay of Plenty school girl was left dripping in blood, injured and traumatised after an alleged beating by teenagers while waiting for a bus. 'It breaks... Read More

Angie bids adieu to BOP

Bay of Plenty voters will be met by new candidates this General Election as two familiar faces move on - one retiring, one moving regions. The Sun last week... Read More