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Tsunami Hikoi to aid preparedness

Whakatane District Council and Emergency Management Bay of Plenty have jointly organised a Tsunami Hikoi to encourage people to prepare for evacuation to higher... Read More

Demands for Council to reverse decision

At a Tauranga City Council meeting today, demands were made for Council to reverse its decision to transfer historically significant property to the Otamataha... Read More

Land and water vessel blessed in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's new boat, Kaha, is a welcomed addition. A special ceremony was held at the Harbourside Carpark in Tauranga for the blessing of... Read More

Tauranga hosting national awards

The Trustpower National Community Awards are being held in Tauranga from 29-31 March. The event is one of New Zealand's biggest celebrations of volunteers, with... Read More

Mauao track closure for plant pest control

The Waikorire and four-wheel drive tracks on Mauao are expected be closed for up to five hours tomorrow morning. The closure is to ensure visitor safety during... Read More

Birds to blame for E.coli levels, says council

Bird poo is the most likely cause of high levels of E.coli in the Uretara River, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council's recent river monitoring work. The... Read More

Paeroa Lotto winner dreams of paying it forward

A Paeroa man who has always wanted to give something back to the community says he can now realise his dream. Despite winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division... Read More

Three injured in fiery crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious crash on State Highway 31, near Otorohanga. Emergency services were called to the scene... Read More

Te Puke Community Board to revise changes

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is asking the Te Puke Community Board to review their proposed changes to the Main Street project. The council agreed... Read More

Police seeking assistance following assault

Police are appealing for people to come forward following a serious assault in Hamilton. Constable Ben Wise, Hamilton CIB is seeking assistance from members... Read More

Woman killed in BOP crash named

Police have released the name of the woman who died in a crash in the Bay of Plenty in Sunday. Ohope woman Karli Rowe died following the serious crash on State... Read More

Pulse pull off win in defensive match

In a defensive thriller, the Pulse have held out a gritty WBOP Magic, 43-37, in the lowest scoring game in ANZ Premiership history in Rotorua on Monday night.... Read More