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Nature is my church reveals Eastern Bay delights

Whakatāne-based photographer James Stanbridge is sharing his talent while capturing the essence of the Eastern Bay all at once, through his latest exhibition... Read More

AIMS athletes top off great week of sport + PICS

Bay of Plenty athletes at the annual AIMS Games tournament have capped off an incredible week of sportsmanship by reminding Tauranga crowds what makes them the... Read More

$1.5m fund to help landowners in Rotorua

A $1.5 million fund to help landowners in the Lake Rotorua Catchment try alternative land uses is open for expressions of interest. Anna Grayling, Principle Advisor... Read More

Love our Laneways

What happens when artists and architects take over a city laneway and fill it with art, culture and personality? The Groundswell Festival, Love Our Laneways. The... Read More

Awards celebrate WBOP community organisations

Under the Stars and Maketu Volunteer Coastguard has taken out top honours at the Western Bay's biggest annual celebration of volunteers, the Trustpower Community... Read More

The role of the bike in women’s liberation

In 1893 there was no such thing as lycra. Probably a good thing some would say. Women of that era rode their bicycles in their everyday clothing - ankle length... Read More

Strong Bay representation in WaiBOP women’s team

WaiBOP Football kick off their campaign in the National Women's League tomorrow with a healthy dose of Bay talent in the mix. Ten of the 21 players the federation... Read More

Reclaiming the waterfront for all

A Welcome Bay resident is rallying his community in a bid to reclaim a public waterfront reserve that has been encroached by fences, plantings and other structures... Read More

Tauranga tops for life quality – barring traffic

Tauranga residents are more satisfied about their quality of life than residents of other cities, but we're also more frustrated about traffic congestion, a new... Read More

Maori titles return to Taranaki

For a third straight year, the prestigious Aotearoa Maori Titles will be staged along the striking Taranaki coastline and this year's edition of the event will... Read More

BOPDHB looks to improve work culture

Bay of Plenty District Health Board is looking to improve its workplace culture following the release of a report which revealed ‘shocking' findings. BOPDHB... Read More

MPI to get tough on stink bug ships

Biosecurity officials are promising to take tough action against cargo vessels believed to be infested with brown marmorated stink bug during the upcoming risk... Read More