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Autorama fun in Pukehina

Rev it up and rally the funds this March! If it's got an engine, get it out for the crowds to enjoy at the Pukehina Surf‘n'Sand Autorama. Whether... Read More

Vehicle crash in Whakatane, lane blocked

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle collision in Whakatane. A two-vehicle collision on Gorge Rd was reported to Police just after 2.30pm. Police... Read More

Free entry to the Seniors and Travel Expo!

The Seniors & Travel Expo is set to be bigger and better than ever in 2024. With six successful years in the Bay of Plenty, the Seniors & Travel Expo carefully... Read More

Five overnight closures begin on SH29, Kaimai

Motorists are reminded that State Highway 29, Kaimai Range will be closed tonight, Sunday, February 25, from 8pm and will reopen again at 4.30am... Read More

Heavy rain, with weather watches in place

Heavy rain is on the way for parts of the North Island, with residents told to expect up to 40mm per hour in some areas. MetService says water could run off... Read More

Pleas for govt to pull back on jobseeker crackdown

Welfare advocates are pleading with the government to back down from its crackdown on beneficiaries. Social Development Minister Louise Upston has ordered... Read More

Paws up for Ōmokoroa’s Dog Exercise Area

Put your paw up for your choice of location for Ōmokoroa's newest pooch exercise area. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is putting the ‘paw-er'... Read More

Doing good to build your home

Helping families to have a place to call home is what the Doing Good Foundation is all about. Formerly known as Habitat for Humanity, Doing Good has built 88... Read More

BOP headquarters wins major international award

Scion's Rotorua headquarters have gone head-to-head with the Silicon Valley campus of top tech company Google - and come out on top. But there are no hard... Read More

Emotions run high in fight to save halls

Residents of two rural Rotorua communities have begged for their community halls to not be condemned and levelled accusations of substandard repairs and neglect... Read More

We want your art!

Tauranga Rotary is collecting art for the Annual Book and Art Sale to be held from March 1-3, at the Seeka Coolstore in Harvard Way, Mount Maunganui. Joan... Read More

New allergen labelling good news for consumers

New requirements to make it easier for people to find information about common allergies on food labels come into effect today, Sunday February 25. New Zealand... Read More