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Camper allegedly stolen with man and cat inside

A Bay of Plenty resident had a rude wake-up when a woman allegedly stole his camper while he and his cat were still inside. The incident began unfolding... Read More

Free kai and games at supermarket

Sponsored Content Brookfield New World is hosting a free community event featuring kai (food), games and a grocery giveaway tomorrow to celebrate an upgrade... Read More

Food & fibre: Colleges clash to entice students

More than 120 college students from the Bay of Plenty and Waikato will converge on a Katikati orchard today, to compete in timed horticulture and agriculture... Read More

David Attenborough writes to Taupō centenarian

Sir David Attenborough has been telling the story of life on Earth for more than 70 years. This week as he marks his 100th birthday, a New Zealand connection... Read More

Surprise visit from rugby stars at BOP school

The Black Ferns swapped stadium lights for a school field, inspiring students with a surprise training session. Cheers and wide-eyed excitement rippled across... Read More

Person collapses on road outside Bethlehem primary

A person is in a critical condition after a medical incident in Bethlehem. Hato Hone St John said it sent an ambulance, a rapid response unit and an operations... Read More

Orchard open day shows ways to care for land

Two men from a Western Bay of Plenty iwi collective will open the gates to one of their orchards to visitors today after winning the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme... Read More

BOP solar farm keeping sheep on the land

While standing in the middle of the 50-hectare Rangitaiki solar farm near Edgecumbe, the most noticeable thing is the peace and quiet. Sheep graze in the... Read More

Woman's dog put down despite public offers

A homeless woman's dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration. Tauranga City... Read More

Motorcyclist seriously injured in SH2 crash

A motorcyclist has been left in a serious condition after a crash at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Western Drain Rd in Edgecumbe. Police said... Read More

New $6.8m Mitre 10 green-lit

A new Mitre 10 trade and distribution centre worth $6.8 million has been approved for the growing Tauriko Business Estate. Tauranga City Council's latest... Read More

Petition launched over Pāpāmoa toll

A Pāpāmoa business owner warns a planned toll at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange could place added pressure on local families, workers and firms already facing... Read More