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What's On: Crafting, poetry and plunges

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts showers developing into... Read More

Kaimai School's unique fundraising event

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More

Road changes hurting Cameron Rd businesses

Businesses on Tauranga's Cameron Rd say confusion over parking and bus lanes is putting pressure on customer access, with one worker saying it is helping to... Read More

NZ's skifields optimistic re school holiday snow

Despite warmer-than-average June temperatures and wet weather across the country, skifields remain optimistic they'll have enough snow to stay open for the upcoming... Read More

Drug smuggling: Nine baggage handlers arrested

A joint investigation has foiled a criminal syndicate's operation, whose members have allegedly facilitated the smuggling of class A drugs through Auckland... Read More

Covid-19 and flu infections rise in Western BOP

Medical centres in the Western Bay of Plenty are experiencing a spike in the number of people who are presenting at their clinics with influenza and Covid-19... Read More

Women share lessons from business journey

Inspiring, collaborative and energising. This is how broadcaster Toni Street describes this year's Business Women's Network Speaker Series event, hosted on... Read More

Kawerau iwi’s plans for manmade silica terraces

Silica sinter terraces could form the backdrop of geothermal hot baths in Kawerau, if an idea from Ngāti Tūwharetoa Bay of Plenty Settlement Trust comes to... Read More

BoP and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain, gales

There is 'intense” flooding on roads as heavy rain drenches the Bay of Plenty. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the region, including... Read More

Take the Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge!

After a seven-year hiatus, Pāpāmoa's polar plunge is back for 2025. It's time to don your winter-themed costume, head down to the beach below Pāpāmoa... Read More

Cult Cinema Club: Food, music and film classics

After a five-year break, the beloved Cult Cinema Club is making its long-awaited return, kicking off a new winter season this Saturday, June 28, at The Village... Read More

Charity lunch raises $26k for rescue helicopter

A Mount Maunganui fashion business has raised more than $25,000 by bringing together some of New Zealand's most talented designers to support a rescue... Read More