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AI drives schools to rethink student photos

Parents and schools are facing growing risks around children's photos online, as artificial intelligence makes images easier to manipulate, search and reuse. Earlier... Read More

Tauriko roadworks bring lane shifts and delays

Bay of Plenty motorists are being urged to plan as a mix of roading projects continue across the region. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi's latest... Read More

Waihī Beach DIY group secures funding boost

Waihī Beach Women's DIY is putting new funding towards tools and materials needed to help local women build practical skills - and confidence - through woodworking. The... Read More

Wilkinson cruises to Tauranga Open title

Tim Wilkinson has completed a dominant week at Tauranga Golf Club, claiming the 20th Carrus Tauranga Open by seven shots after closing with a four-under-par... Read More

One seriously injured in alleged hit-an-run

One person is in a serious condition after a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called to a crash on State Highway 33, between Maungarangi Rd and Old... Read More

Mount woman's chip-and-dip sandwich finalist bid

What happens when you put Kiwi onion dip and ready salted chips in a sandwich? For Mount Maunganui's Kaiden Ross, it was a recipe to impress celebrity... Read More

Tauranga mural: 25 native details await discovery

A vibrant new mural designed to bring comfort, curiosity and a sense of adventure to their healthcare experience now greets children visiting Tauranga Hospital's... Read More

Last roundabout for SH2 safety project

The seventh and final roundabout to be delivered as part of the State Highway 2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa Safety Improvements Programme is underway. Once complete,... Read More

Former Whakatāne mayor joins regional council

Former Whakatāne mayor Victor Luca has become the Bay of Plenty Regional Council representative for the Eastern Bay after taking a commanding lead in the constituency... Read More

Have a blast in your childhood past!

Sponsored Content Forget Squishmallows - a world of vintage toys and collectables will burst open in the Bay of Plenty when Toytopia debuts October 10... Read More

Tauranga builder sees surge in work pipeline

New Zealand builders are feeling more confident about work pipelines, with one Tauranga builder noticing a sharp increase during the last three months. Master... Read More

Does an hour really make a difference?

It's just an hour, will it really affect us? 'It does. There's really clear research out there that shows that missing out on sleep by an hour or more can... Read More