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Rubbish pile shocks after Te Puke tidy up

High-vis wearing, sack and grabber-carrying individuals were a feature of Te Puke town centre last Friday afternoon. They were taking part in an event that... Read More

Matatā fatal road incident: SH2 reopens

State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty has reopened after a fatal road incident on Saturday. The New Zealand Transport Agency said the road reopened between... Read More

The Steam Team: One More

NZR+, New Zealand Rugby's free content platform, has released a compelling new documentary titled The Steam Team: One More, offering fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

New disc golf course opens in Te Puke

Disc golf has found a permanent home in Te Puke's Donovan Park. Tauranga Disc Golf Association has created a nine-hole disc golf course in the park, thanks... Read More

Step up for Good Neighbour’s 30-Day challenge

A local charity in Tauranga and the Western Bay is calling on residents to lace up their shoes this October for The Good Walk - a month-long fundraiser supporting... Read More

Leaks to layups: Ōtūmoetai Primary upgrades

Classroom renovations taking place at Ōtūmoetai Primary School are on the home stretch. Principal Zara McIndoe said construction work began in May, when... Read More

Global greyhound walk returns to Tauranga

Time zones and oceans won't stop Tauranga greyhounds and their owners walking together this Sunday to promote dog rehoming to the community. The Great Global... Read More

City council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plans

Tauranga City Council has spent $4.7 million on plans for an aquatic centre that have now been abandoned. Plans for a new $105m aquatic facility at Tauranga's... Read More

Marketplace robbery attempts prompt police alert

Police are urging caution after reports of sellers being threatened and robbed during Facebook Marketplace meetups with fake buyers. Police have recently... Read More

BoP films in Across Aotearoa 48Hours finals

Two Bay of Plenty teams have reached the Across Aotearoa regional finals for the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition which will take place online on September... Read More

Archery club hits 75 years

Tauranga's archery club is celebrating 75 years of existence this month with a regional competition starting 10am this Saturday, September 27. Established... Read More