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Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph

After years of decline, the tide is turning for Ōhiwa Harbour's mussel population, thanks to a mātauranga Māori-led restoration. The project from Te... Read More

Giant bunny stars at Easter egg hunt

Get ready for a hopping good Easter with Binky, the giant Easter egg bunny, at Katikati Bird Gardens. Katikati Bird Gardens is putting on its 21st annual... Read More

Waihī crash: Motorcyclist dies at scene

One person has died following a crash in Waihī. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle, at the intersection... Read More

Knitted poppies to adorn Tauranga RSA’s entrance

A vibrant display of bright red knitted poppies will soon grace the entrance of Tauranga RSA, adding a poignant touch to the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations. Created... Read More

Dog's death sparks road safety campaign

Having a Jack Russell dog, hit by a distracted driver, die in his arms sparked Ōhope surfing instructor Ollie Dobbin to start a petition to lower West End Rd's... Read More

Community boards extended to represent all WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty will keep its five community boards - but the whole district will now be represented by a community board. Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands... Read More

Why tariffs could mean more Temu for New Zealand

Retail giants such as Temu and Shein may step up their activity in New Zealand as the United States hits China with punitive tariffs. President Donald Trump... Read More

Fire fighters battle bush fire at Matatā

Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire at Matatā in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Fire crews from Edgecumbe, Eastern Bay and Matata are attending,... Read More

One person in hospital after crash in Pāpāmoa

One person has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash in Pāpāmoa. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gravatt... Read More

Te Puke fire chief reflects on 40 years of service

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is made up of men and women who drop everything and run when their pagers go off and the fire siren sounds. But who are these... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Homeland pride celebrated in Katikati

Thousands came to celebrate all the cultures of the Western Bay of Plenty. Katikati Festival of Cultures was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds... Read More