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Farmers benefit from new tax break on equipment

Those in the agriculture sector who can afford to buy new farm equipment are feeling buoyed by the Government's new tax incentive on new farm machinery. Farmers,... Read More

Young bakers vie for top spot

To pie fans, it's a delicious and warming meal. To apprentice bakers it's a challenge to reach perfection - and it all starts in a bakery learning the skills... Read More

Opinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine

Three Key Facts: Like many around the world, I recall as if it was yesterday, Russian troops crossing the Ukrainian border and laying siege to cities, towns... Read More

BoP bands shine at Smokefreerockquest heat

The Bay of Plenty regional heat of the Smokefreerockquest has revealed the top solo/duo acts, who now have the chance to progress to the national final, as well... Read More

'Woefully inadequate': Six toilets for 4000 people

'Woefully inadequate” toilet provisions at a busy Mount Maunganui sports facility have prompted debate about who should pay and how much to address the... Read More

Budget: What budgeting service managers think

Changes announced in Budget 2025 will do 'little” to improve the lives of financially struggling clients of a Bay of Plenty household budgeting... Read More

Safety council's winter advice for trampers

As King's Birthday weekend marks the official start of winter, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding trampers to choose tracks that are suitable for the... Read More

Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ

Kiwis have a brief respite in the weather before more wet and windy conditions sweep across Aotearoa tomorrow and Thursday. Niwa forecaster Chris Brandolino... Read More

Father diagnosed with cancer after bad back pain

Blair Harrison thought he was 'just getting old” when he stopped jogging due to back pain. Instead, he discovered the pain was from fractures in... Read More

Prominent figure denies family violence charges

A prominent figure in the Bay of Plenty Māori community accused of family violence offences has denied the allegations. The defendant, who cannot be... Read More

Pancakes, plants, and Pink Ribbon support

With the rain kindly keeping its distance, the sizzle of bacon and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee welcomed a cheerful crowd to a very special fifth Pink... Read More

Kiwi paraglider 200km flight over Indian Himalayas

A New Zealand paraglider has gone viral after sharing a video of himself soaring over the Indian Himalayas for 200km. Viewers were in awe of the duration... Read More