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One lane now open at slip site west of Opotiki

One lane is now open on State Highway 2 near Opotiki but the NZ Transport Agency is advising people to remain cautious. The slip occurred in the early hours of... Read More

Eight tonnes of supplies shipped to Kermadecs

The New Zealand Defence Force is taking about eight tonnes of supplies to the Kermadec Islands this week to sustain scientific work in the remote islands over... Read More

Ixom supporting students through science

Ixom, New Zealand's largest supplier of chlorine and related chemicals, is once again proud to sponsor the Science Roadshow's Bay of Plenty leg. Celebrating... Read More

BOP real estate agencies take out awards

Bay of Plenty real estate agencies took out five awards at the 2018 REINZ Awards for Excellence on August 28. This year's awards saw two new categories introduced;... Read More

Mount Surf Club embraces new donation technology

As it builds for the future the Mount Manganui Lifeguard Service is also embracing the future as it looks to a new donation pay system to help cover the costs... Read More

Work underway to clear slip near Opotiki

Motorists are being advised to take extra care on State Highway 2 near Opotiki while crews work to clear a large slip. The slip occurred in the early hours of... Read More

WaiBOP hopefuls likely to miss promotion chance

WaiBOP's Premiership frontrunners Papamoa and Taupo look likely to miss out on the chance to earn promotion to football's Northern League as a result of the competition... Read More

Healthy homes proposals made public

Proposals to make rental properties warmer and drier have been released for public consultation, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has announced. Healthy... Read More

Whakatane berry farm convicted shooter jailed

The man arrested for an attempted gunpoint robbery of popular Whakatane business Julian's Berry Farm and Cafe has been jailed for five years. Redmond Eruera... Read More

First prison home launches in Tauranga

A social work agency with a reputation for successfully combating complex community problems, is this week launching a unique prison home to help lower the country's... Read More

Mob member on trial for alleged role in BOP murder

A high-ranking Mongrel Mob member is alleged to have destroyed the vehicle used to kill a rival gang member. Henare Raukokore Swinton denied being an accessory... Read More

Homeowners urged to report damaged power boxes

Powerco is urging home owners to get in touch if they believe a pillar box near their property is damaged or could pose a safety risk because of where it is positioned. Pillar... Read More