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Callout for ideas to mark 150-year anniversary

With September 2025 marking 150 years since Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati, community board chair John Clements wants to know how local residents... Read More

Teen offenders staying in Police cells 'Routine'

A judge forced Oranga Tamariki to find a bed for a 14-year-old who was facing a second night in the police cells because nothing was available in a youth... Read More

$1.5 million win for Strike player

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Strike player from Ashburton after winning $1.5 million in Saturday night's Strike Must Be Won draw. The winning... Read More

Fire leaves orchard owners devastated

It will be a 'black Christmas” for the devastated owners of a citrus tree nursery after fire ripped through their orchard, causing more than $300,000 in... Read More

Jingle bills and household cost pressures

More interest rate relief may be in sight but most New Zealanders are feeling the pinch from other household costs leading up to the festive season this year,... Read More

Celebrate Together 2024: A circus extravaganza

On Tuesday, December 3, Circability will host a vibrant and exciting event at Jordan Field, Memorial Park in Tauranga, to mark the United Nations International... Read More

Road closures on Sunday for kids' TRYathlon

Road closures will be in place in Arataki on Sunday to allow for safety for hundreds of kiwi kids participating in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon at... Read More

27,000 more unemployed this Christmas

ANZ expects this year to end with an extra 27,000 people out of work - but says the situation could have been a lot worse. Senior economist Miles Workman... Read More

Celebrities set to tame Waihī fish and fairways

Trent Boult's sharp line and length and the explosive ability of Caleb Clarke to reel in opponents may spell seriously bad news for Waihī Beach fishing stocks... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works for December

It's official, summer has started! The change of season and build up to Christmas means the road renewals season is almost at the halfway point, with great... Read More

Gifts, cash, and Santa in Greerton Village!

Greerton Village is turning up the holiday cheer this season with some sweet surprises for shoppers! From festive promotions to cash giveaways and even a special... Read More

Event to celebrate BOP’s disability community

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust is inviting Bay of Plenty residents to a community event on December 7 to celebrate the International Day of Persons with... Read More