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$10k grant boosts climbing accessibility for BoP

The Bay of Plenty Climbing Association has been given a $10,000 grant for the purchase of critical outdoor climbing safety gear. BOPSCA will also use the... Read More

Black Caps’ T20 series at Bay Oval

Cricket fans can snap up $20 tickets to the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy Twenty20 International series between the Black Caps and Australia at Bay Oval in October,... Read More

Western Bay teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer

Western Bay of Plenty secondary school teachers gathered today as part of a national strike against a 1% pay rise offer from the Government. Members of the... Read More

McChickle & bacon toastie named NZ’s best

An Auckland cafe has been named the home of New Zealand's best toasted sandwich with a unique combination of chicken, bacon and pickles. Newmarket's Toast... Read More

Tauranga vet aids Tonga animals with SPAW charity

Tauranga veterinarian Mariska Chalmers found her passion in life at age 3 when her mother warned her not to touch bats because they could be sick. South... Read More

Listeria concerns prompt cheese recall

A food recall has been issued for Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. All... Read More

Missing children: Police open to negotiation

Police are open to negotiations with Tom Phillips as the fugitive and his children approach four years in hiding. In Paddy Gower Has Issues, Detective Senior... Read More

Hail and thunder: Intense weather hits BoP village

Thunder, heavy rain and hail hit the Bay of Plenty as a thunderstorm moved across the region on Tuesday. Residents pulled out their phones and recorded... Read More

Season ends with 15% increase in mallard harvest

As game bird hunting seasons finish across the country, early indications suggest the 2025 season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting... Read More

What to expect for NZ's summer weather

The heatwave affecting Europe won't be a precursor for New Zealand's summer, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand. Large swaths of Europe are experiencing... Read More

Crash reignites debate over SH2 median barriers

A car crashing into a wire median barrier on State Highway 2 in the Western Bay has reignited demands by residents for removal of the obstacles. Wright Rd... Read More

Five unions to take Govt to court over law changes

Five unions are taking the Government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws. The sudden and controversial changes cancelled existing claims from... Read More