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Foodbank: Donations boost tally to almost $45K

Almost $45,000 in food and funds has been donated to the Tauranga Community Foodbank as the Bay of Plenty Times' Christmas Appeal hits the halfway mark. Week... Read More

Teaching stalwart wraps up 45-year career

It's an emotional time for Katikati Primary School deputy principal Anne Morriss as 2024 comes to an end. The teaching stalwart is retiring this year... Read More

Helping others to cook for good health

Frederick Wihongi got into teaching others to cook because he wanted to improve his own health. Now he's won recognition from SociaLink's Volunteering Services... Read More

Try out a virtual disaster stress test

Do you think you'd know what to do in an emergency? Come and put it to the test through a virtual reality (VR) simulation at the beach this summer. Tauranga... Read More

BOP emergency services lead food drive

Tauranga emergency services and the Salvation Army are gearing up for a festive foodbank drive on Tuesday, December 3. During the drive, they will collect... Read More

Christmas dinner? 5 tips for a stressfree meal

Planning a Christmas gathering? Don't let the festive season's chaos turn hosting into a holiday hassle. Whether you're organising a cozy dinner, a casual... Read More

Bird flu found in NZ: What you need to know

The high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - has been found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Laying hens foraging outside... Read More

Bay of Plenty moves into restricted fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will restrict outdoor fires in the Bay of Plenty from 8am on Wednesday 4 December, after a sharp increase in the number of fast-moving... Read More

Nurses go on strike across the nation today

About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are walking off the job for eight hours today over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Nurses... Read More

Stats show 61 fatal drownings to date in 2024

Deaths by drowning are on track to be the lowest since 2018, but advocates are still urging people to stay vigilant around the water. Water Safety New Zealand... Read More

Hot temperatures, heavy rain and strong winds

With the arrival of December, meteorological summer has officially begun, bringing with it the summer temperatures. MetService is forecasting maximum temperatures... Read More

How a will can ease family grief

Death is a challenging topic, which is why we often use euphemisms like 'kick the bucket”, 'passed away”, and 'pushing up daisies”, says Public... Read More