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07:30am Wed 23 Apr, 2025
The Easter weekend was marked by severe weather across many parts of New Zealand, with record-breaking temperatures, but this week is looking calmer and cooler. Cyclone... Read More
07:00am Wed 23 Apr, 2025
A woman who died after a farm vehicle accident near Taupō at the weekend has been described as an 'absolute gem” by a long-time friend. She was... Read More
06:30am Wed 23 Apr, 2025
'I like how it looks exactly like a road for a bike.” Tauranga Primary School student Max Sievwright, his cousin Angus Sievwright and schoolmate... Read More
06:30am Wed 23 Apr, 2025
A man has escaped a large fire without injury which saw him abandon his boat and get rescued by fishermen off the coast of the Coromandel. Waikato Regional... Read More
07:00pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
The release of a draft New Zealand Sign Language strategy for consultation will help drive better support for the Deaf community, Disability Issues Minister... Read More
06:00pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
The early opening of the eastbound off-ramp on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is great news for the local community, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 'Construction... Read More
05:10pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
Update, 6.11pm: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku. The single vehicle crash was reported at about 3.50pm. The... Read More
04:30pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
The $2.8 billion to $3.3b Tauriko West project, which includes a new four-lane State Highway 29 and widening State Highway 29a, has been given the green light. In... Read More
03:00pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
On reflection, former Bay of Plenty MP and National Party leader Todd Muller said that Pope Francis stood apart in his faith as a humble character. 'He had... Read More
01:02pm Tue 22 Apr, 2025
Tauranga man Scott Koster says it's 'tone deaf” for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms while many travellers are facing particularly high... Read More
11:45am Tue 22 Apr, 2025
A winning $500,000 Lotto ticket remains unclaimed after almost four months. The ticket was bought at Fresh Choice Pāpāmoa for the draw on New Year's Day. Lotto... Read More
11:00am Tue 22 Apr, 2025
Two rescues and a death in the Kaimai Range during the long weekend have prompted a warning from police to prepare for the worst before heading outdoors. The... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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