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Police arrest youth, seek others in dairy robbery

A person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga. About... Read More

Boxer back in the ring after 7 years away

It's been seven years since Dylan Pearce stepped into the boxing ring for his first fight. This weekend, he is making his return to the canvas for the inaugural... Read More

Ocktoberfest Gala applications open

Applications are now being invited for funds raised by Te Puke Baptist Church's Ocktoberfest Gala, a community fundraising event held each spring. Specifically,... Read More

Future firefighters and staff sought at fun day

Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter? If you want to give back to your community, you probably do. Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade is having a family... Read More

4x4 event draws its biggest crowd

The day might not have gone so well for local hopes Nathan Fogden and Mike Gibbons, but the Bay of Plenty round of the New Zealand 4x4 Trial on Rangiuru Rd on... Read More

Iwi representatives welcomed to council committees

Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles. Late last year, elected members voted to reinstate... Read More

Clear veg labels would cut confusion – advocates

Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements,... Read More

Kids Kai Trial especially for festival youngsters

Most Flavours of Plenty festival events are aimed at adults - but one definitely isn't. Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab are hosting a Kids Kai Trail on... Read More

Outstanding series of Baycourt jazz concerts

As well as a poignant tribute to jazz icon Rodger Fox, there will be new people, new music and exciting international acts to enjoy at this year's Port of Tauranga... Read More

When farming and art merge

They're not the typically big, gnarly, calloused hands of a man of the land. 'No. They're small.” Not farmers' hands, but are farmer's hands - because... Read More

Smaller NGOs gain access to mental health fund

Smaller non-government organisations (NGOs) will now have better access to the Government's Mental Health Innovation Fund following a funding threshold change. Minister... Read More

Flag football’s rise in BOP schools

Flag football fun is coming to Mount Manganui's Blake Park on Wednesday, April 2, with more than 16 schools from across the Bay of Plenty participating. The... Read More