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Snow warning issued for Desert Rd overnight

Snow is forecast to create hazardous driving conditions on the Desert Rd overnight, with up to 2cm expected near the summit, prompting MetService to issue a... Read More

Kiwi 3x3 star inspires Aims Games future stars

It was a strange feeling for Kiwi basketball star Te Tuhi Lewis to be the centre of attention on the opening day of the Zespri AIMS Games - but it was a feeling... Read More

Three hurt after large street brawl in Ōpōtiki

Bay of Plenty police are investigating after a large street brawl left three people in hospital. Police were called to Ford St in Ōpōtiki at about 11pm... Read More

50 years – a parcel of love

What started with a young man taking parcels into a Paeroa shoe store back in the 1970s has turned into 50 years of marriage, delivering love and memories. Bellevue... Read More

Bra-vo! Pink campervan brings breast health tips

A bright pink campervan offering free breast health advice will take to Bay of Plenty roads for the first time next month. The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ... Read More

Matakana's green gold

While avocado blocks in Bay of Plenty are commonplace, the location of one is particularly unique. Opureora Orchard is on the southwestern tip of Matakana... Read More

Giving back drives couple’s ambulance gift

A new emergency ambulance is serving the Bay of Plenty thanks to the generosity of Tauranga couple Erle and Ursula Dunseath. The new Generation 4 ambulance... Read More

A great chance to consider your will options

Sponsored Content Preparing or updating a will is a task many people postpone. Wills Month in September offers an opportunity to ensure your will reflects... Read More

A listening ear for patients when it matters most

Cake, balloons and a chance for a chat will help shine a light on the quiet work of hospital chaplains next week. Tauranga Hospital's chaplaincy team is stepping... Read More

Blake’s in it for the ride, not the result

A dozen falls, a thick coat of mud and one massive grin - mountain-biker Blake Wilson was having the time of his life. He's about to do it all over again... Read More

Merivale centre fights to secure its future ahead

This month, five Tauranga-Western Bay community centres are running an awareness and fundraising campaign to future-proof their existence. It will shine a light... Read More

Worms – let go of read books!

Katikati's Monster Book Sale is only a month away - but organisers want the community to know that they are still collecting donations for the annual event. The... Read More