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Westpac launches Chopper Appeal Month

No matter where in the country you live, if you get into trouble, help from above is probably closer than you think. Westpac is launching its Chopper Appeal Month... Read More

BOP schools take part in EnviroChallenge

Awareness was the theme of the day at the EnviroChallenge for 2019. Students from across the Bay of Plenty region gathered at host school Mount Maunganui College... Read More

Open fire season starts in Western Bay

With the season's change and recent rainfall in the Western Bay of Plenty District, the fire danger has dropped allowing open fires to be lit without permits.... Read More

Wahine on Water a success at Omanu

The second Wahine on Water IRB day took place at Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club on Sunday. Wahine on Water is an initiative formed by four lifeguards Phoebe Havill,... Read More

Finding labour for the future

The industry body representing horticulture in New Zealand is calling on the Government to seize the opportunity to radically reform our country's Vocational Education... Read More

Tauranga woman supporting Solomon Islands mission

Leading Aircraftman Phoebe Van Der Plas has achieved more than she thought possible when she joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force five years ago. 'I have opportunities... Read More

Abandoned car finally towed away

It has been abandoned at McLaren Falls for weeks, and now it is finally on the move. The car, which has been smashed and vandalised, is now being towed. The... Read More

Labour: Unemployment continues to fall, wages rise

A drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 per cent shows the Government's approach to supporting employment is working. It fell from 4.3 per cent in the December... Read More

Decision made on kayaking in ‘dangerous’ gorge

The Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster, Peter Buell, has made his decision to prohibit vessels in a section of the Kaituna River named Pari Tūkino (commonly... Read More

Archaeology experts to present in Tauranga

Members of the public who are interested in archaeology are in for a treat in Tauranga this week. Several events are being held as part of the third annual NZ... Read More

One killed in BOP house fire

One person has died in a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 2am on Mataatua Road, Ruatahuna. "One other... Read More

‘Swot the rules before you head out hunting’

Staff in Fish & Game's Eastern Region say with the countdown starting to the new game bird season, hunters are urged to make sure they're familiar with changes... Read More