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Two charges dropped in Labour camp assault case

A 20-year-old man accused of sexual assaults at a Labour Party summer camp has had two charges against him withdrawn. The man was arrested in June and appeared... Read More

Minister has run-in with 1080 protesters

Protesters have biffed fake 1080 pallets all over Parliament's steps and scattered dead birds, as their campaign to ban the poison continues. A large and... Read More

Council embraces Te Wiki o te Reo Maori

Hauraki District Council customers might notice a change in the way they're greeted during Maori Language Week. 'To celebrate and acknowledge Te Wiki o te Reo... Read More

Searching for community civil defence champions

Champions who can help in a time of crisis are the pieces of gold being sought in Western Bay communities by newly appointed Emergency Management and Community... Read More

BOP students earn almost $2 million

Student Job Search - New Zealand's employment service for tertiary students and employers - has pumped almost $2 million into the Bay of Plenty student economy... Read More

New service to help with household woes in BOP

The AA has launched AA Home Response in the Bay of Plenty, providing peace-of-mind for residents and additional work for local tradespeople. AA Home Response... Read More

One person dead after SH29 crash

One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 29. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. A police spokesperson has confirmed one person... Read More

Serious crash closes SH29

Diversions are expected to be in place following a serious crash on State Highway 29. Emergency services are at the scene of the crash between a truck and car... Read More

Hīkoi to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Whakatāne District Council is inviting the community to join in its celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week. The Council's Pou Tikanga... Read More

REVIEW: Trio of actors deliver rare treat

Taking to the stage this week is a highly enjoyable and rare treat from three impressive actors, performing Alfred Uhry's ‘Driving Miss Daisy'. Detour Theatre... Read More

Spring clean at Pilot Bay

Relics from the 1980's were found during a Pilot Bay clean up on Sunday September 9. Envirohub's Pilot Bay Spring Clean on Sunday for Sustainable Backyards Bitesize... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

UPDATED 12.38PM: State Highway 25, between Waihi and Whangamata, is now open following a serious crash earlier today. While the highway is open, stop/go traffic... Read More