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Video interpreting service extends to weekends

The service that allows people using New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to phone others by using an interpreter will soon be available at weekends. The NZSL... Read More

Youth leaders raise funds for a new Merivale van

Funds are needed to purchase a new van for the Merivale Community Centre, and local rangatahi are stepping up to make it happen. The van will be a significant... Read More

Crash doesn’t stop Tauranga Jetsprint duo

Tauranga Jetsprint team Hansen Racing have faced diversity before going into the final round of the MouthFRESH New Zealand Jetsprint Championship. The duo of... Read More

WBOPHO appoints new CEO

The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation Board has appointed Lindsey Webber as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lindsey will join the PHO at the... Read More

Elizabeth Street lights active on Thursday

Traffic lights at the Elizabeth Street roundabout will be switched on this Thursday. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) say the roundabout metering will... Read More

More confirmed measles cases in Auckland

New measles cases have been confirmed in Auckland, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 15. The update, from the Auckland Regional Public Health... Read More

Primary school teachers reject pay offer

Primary school teachers and principals have voted to reject the latest offer from the Ministry of Education. The New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) is locked... Read More

Ultra-fast fibre a must for Coromandel rugby fans

Rugby fans who live around the Coromandel are being encouraged to connect to ultra-fast fibre (UFB) broadband if they can, to watch many live sports events, including... Read More

Rubber duckies battle and bobble for first place

Five thousand little yellow ducks are set to flex their wings and put in the hard yards ahead of their biggest race yet next month. The Great Tauranga Duck Race... Read More

BOP rugby recognise Black Fern Exia Edwards

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has recognised former Black Fern Exia Edwards for her services to rugby with a Distinguished Service Award. Exia is one of the most... Read More

Measles in Mount Maunganui

There are currently cases of measles in Christchurch and Auckland, and now a case of measles has been confirmed in Mount Maunganui. The vaccine that protects... Read More

Record low in smoking among students

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is thrilled 'to see smoking rates are falling amongst young people”. Action for Smokefree 2025 has released its... Read More