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Why mothers matter

'Mum's femininity not only gave birth to and nourished her children, but helps them develop into the unique, healthy and influential human beings society requires.... Read More

Thousands without power in the Mount

More than 3000 properties are without power in Mount Maunganui tonight. Powerco reports that 3769 properties have been affected by a power cut in the area. According... Read More

New regional Council CEO announced

Fiona McTavish has been announced as the new Chief Executive at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. The announcement was made yesterday by regional council... Read More

Last call for Mother's Day ticket sales

Time is running out to purchase some of the first tickets to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival. The tickets have been released as part of a special Mother's... Read More

Car rolled near Kawerau

Three people have sustained minor to moderate injuries following a crash near Kawerau. A police media spokesperson says the accident happened around 2.30pm at the... Read More

First reveal of charity dancers

Rumours are rife throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty about who will be participating in Life Education Trust EBOP's ‘Dancing with the Stars'. The event... Read More

Tauranga honours nurses here and afar

The weather has proved no match for those wanting to stand up and give a voice to nurses not only in the Bay of Plenty - but throughout the world. Everyone from... Read More

Show supported by funding legacy

When the aspiring actors from Tauranga Girls' and Boys' Colleges tread the boards this week for ‘Beauty and the Beast' there will be more than a moment of... Read More

Minor injuries in power pole crash

A driver has escaped with minor injuries following a crash in Te Puna. A police media spokesperson says the incident happened just before 10.30am. "A car crashed... Read More

Alley cats adopt airs and graces

From being waifs and little fur ball ragamuffins one week, to show ponies the next. Show cats, actually. But either way, Gabby and Mazikeen have fallen on their... Read More

Nominations open for TECT election

It is election time again for the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust and the Trust has again appointed Warwick Lampp as its independent returning officer to manage... Read More

Severe weather forecast for Eastern Bay

Residents in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and in Gisborne are being warned to take care, ahead of a forecast predicting heavy rain and severe weather for much of the... Read More