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Mr G turns to painting cows

Bay of Plenty artist Graham ‘Mr G' Hoete is usually known for transforming old barns and water tanks into beautiful pieces of art. But recently he's taken... Read More

150 years of gold fever

A bonanza of events recapturing the momentous lure of gold in the Coromandel hills is planned to run throughout the year, starting August 1. The 150th anniversary... Read More

Tauranga paddler helps crew to final

They've had a teasing glimpse of the next Olympics - now the New Zealand under-23 men's K4 kayaking crew are determined to see the real deal in three years' time. Kurtis... Read More

Clean sweep for Egypt at squash champs

Egypt have completed their clean sweep of the World Junior Squash Championships held in Tauranga, adding the team's title to the men's and women's trophies they... Read More

What’s On? Markets & Model Yachts

It's very cold this morning. That's the verdict from anyone who had to get up before sunrise. Even the MetService agrees, putting Tauranga's 7.30am temperature... Read More

Explosive war memorabilia found

Police are urging the public to be cautious when collecting war memorabilia, after a disposal team found a displayed mortar was still highly explosive this week. Whakatane... Read More

Regional house of the Year in Rotorua

A Rotorua home has taken out this year's supreme award in the Bay of Plenty Central Plateau registered Master Builders 2017 House of the Year competition. Urbo... Read More

New appointed BOP cricket coach

Charles Williams has been appointed the new Bay of Plenty Cricket Senior Men's Coach, following the progression of Graeme Aldridge in the New Zealand cricket coaching... Read More

The cheeriest cheerleaders

Get your pom poms out and get ready to cheer, because the Bay's cheerleading and dance competition is coming. Battle in the Bay will be held at ASB Arena at Baypark... Read More

Spotlight on bright business minds

Top business minds will descend on Tauranga to share their wisdom at The Biz, part of a free 10-month national event series hosted by Yellow. The Biz Tauranga is... Read More

A woman of scientific influence

It's shaping up to be busy year for House of Science founder and CEO Chris Duggan. The organisation she set up in 2013 to help get science resource kits into the... Read More

Bay Under 19's start the season off well

The Bay of Plenty Under 19 lads proved their worth when they took to the rugby field against the Yorkshire Under 20's this week at Arataki Park. The boys, who were... Read More