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When an attitude overcomes all

It's not just about being a champion or a winner. 'It's about giving things a shot,” says Alexia Skipper-Jones, youth advocate for Parafed BOP, 'and about... Read More

Wanted man ’avoiding police’

Police are on the hunt for a man who is known to frequent the Bay of Plenty. Adrian John Rewiri is wanted in relation to a warrant to arrest for breach of bail. The... Read More

Hikoi against proposed bylaw

Around 50 people marched down Devonport Road and around the CBD this afternoon to protest a proposed bylaw that would ban rough sleeping in the city. Councillors... Read More

DHBs look to prevent strike action

District Health Boards will do everything they can to settle this agreement and find a way to prevent industrial action following the NZNO members' rejection of... Read More

Climbers boost record AIMS Games entries

As the Anchor AIMS Games gets set to reach new heights, it's only fitting that the climbers are on board. A record 10,851 intermediate-aged competitors have entered... Read More

Minister disappointed nurses reject offer

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he's disappointed that nurses have voted against the District Health Boards' half-billion dollar offer, the largest made... Read More

A wet start to the week

This week gets off to a stormy start with heavy rain and thunderstorms for most parts of the North Island today. A complex low pressure system with several embedded... Read More

Oh, this old thing?

Bottle tops, fabric scraps, egg cartons, school disco debris, old bus tickets and even a deflated plastic swimming pool found its way from the landfill to the stage... Read More

Cold showers in Welcome Bay

No hot water, no street lights, frequent power outages. If you live in Welcome Bay you may have experienced all three recently but Powerco says the three issues... Read More

Man wanted in connection to alcohol theft

A Bay of Plenty supermarket wants to send a clear message to the public following theft of alcohol from its store. Security staff at PaK'n'Save Whakatane would... Read More

Bayfair’s first $115m development milestone

Bayfair Shopping Centre recently celebrated its $115 million development project hitting a major milestone with the completion of Countdown's new roof. The... Read More

Man winched from Coromandel Ranges

Rescuers who helped extract a man lost in the Coromandel Ranges, say he was in 'good spirits” despite his ordeal. Search and rescue crews were called to... Read More