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SH1, Desert Rd reopens after fatal crash

A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island. Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday. State... Read More

Comvita founder on honey's healing journey

Comvita has been an ever-present in Paengaroa for five decades. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day at its headquarters,... Read More

Students shine at 2025 Enviro Challenge

TextStudents from across the Bay of Plenty gathered to showcase innovative environmental thinking at the 2025 Enviro Challenge, held at Tauranga Girls' College. The... Read More

Rusting car dumped in popular BOP swimming hole

A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More

Tauranga man admits stealing ambulance gear

A Tauranga man has admitted stealing ambulance equipment and illegally possessing police gear, including a device used to spike the tyres of fleeing vehicles. The... Read More

Irish Business Network expands to Bay of Plenty

The Irish Business Network has launched a branch in the Bay of Plenty to create a sense of community for the Irish businesses around the region. The Irish... Read More

Triple-header challenge for NZ mountain bikers

Kiwi mountain bikers converge on Austria's iconic Leogang Bikepark for a UCI World Series triple-header comprising downhill, cross-country, and enduro competition... Read More

Councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat

Bay of Plenty regional councillor Toi Iti plans to vacate his Kōhi Māori ward seat at this year's local election to contest the general councillor position... Read More

Predator Free Waihī Beach receives $10,000 boost

Predator Free Waihī Beach has received a significant boost in its fight to restore the natural ecosystem of Bowentown, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation... Read More

Library build turns waste into community resource

Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre is preparing to turn the page on an exciting new chapter, as the team gets ready to move into a much larger, modern,... Read More

Annual possum hunt blends fun and conservation

Te Ranga School's possum and pest hunt was rebooted last year and is on again this weekend. The event began in 1998 as a pig and possum hunt, but until last... Read More

Te Puke man charged with dangerous driving

A man is due to appear in court after a person died after a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke. The single-vehicle crash happened about 8.45pm... Read More