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Guy’s story - A life of overcoming the odds

Guy Harrison almost died when he was three years old. He was told that if he didn't get into sport he would likely be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.... Read More

Raising funds and awareness of men's mental health

Baypark is hosting a powerful event to talk about men's mental health and to raise funds for a local foundation. ‘Defining Moments: Breaking Down... Read More

$8M upgrade to Papamoa Beach unveiled

Trans Tasman holiday park operator, Tasman Holiday Parks, is wrapping up completion of a substantial $8 million investment program for its Papamoa Park, just... Read More

Police on high alert amid BOP gang tangi

Police have warned that they will be on high alert across the Bay of Plenty following the passing on two Black Power members this week. Eastern Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police activity around Bethlehem

There is mass Police activity around Bethlehem at the moment in relation to a tangi taking place. Police say, they are visible in the Bethlehem area today... Read More

Will traffic lights ease BOP town's traffic woes?

Driver frustration levels are rising as Whakatāne moves into its busiest time of year, and two major roadworks projects exasperate congestion issues. Wherever... Read More

A stocking-stuffed night awaits!

A Night Before Christmas is back and raring to go this Saturday, December 16, with massive interest once again resulting in all free tickets already snapped... Read More

Have you seen David?

Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan. David left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt... Read More

Speed cameras to quadruple nationally

Numbers of speed cameras are set to quadruple as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) takes over their operations from police, the transport agency has said. There... Read More

Squash: USA earn hard-fought victory

The USA men's squash team has earned a hard-fought victory over hosts New Zealand to book a quarterfinal spot at the WSF Men's World Team Championship. Competing... Read More

Button battery safety warning ahead of Christmas

New Zealand families are being urged to check for button batteries when they're doing their Christmas shopping. Button batteries are widely used in musical... Read More

Pacific Island Trust supporting Bay of Plenty

Every week, 15 staff members of Pacific Island Community Trust Bay of Plenty work tirelessly to provide services to their families throughout Tauranga, Western... Read More