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NZ shark attacks rare, swimmers urged to be wary

Summer is upon us, and as the hordes head to the beach to enjoy the water, some sharks are also heading inshore. In November, diver Jade Kahukore-Dixon... Read More

The most page turning titles sought in Tauranga

More than one million books were borrowed from Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries in 2024, but one title reigned supreme as the most popular. Lee and... Read More

SH35 fatal crash brings road toll to three

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35. The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to police at 11.15am on Thursday. "One person was unresponsive... Read More

Missing man: Rāhui on Ōhope Harbour

UPDATE: A search for a man missing in the water in Ōhope is continuing today. Police are utilising all resources available to assist with the search, and... Read More

Top tips for safe summer travel

Grandma may have been run over by a reindeer…but you can keep your Christmas travel easy and crash free by planning ahead for safe summer road trips,... Read More

Fast Facts: Shellfish poisoning

Kiwis throughout the country will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea's bounty this summer. But, before you go gathering shellfish, New Zealand Food... Read More

BoP retailers report mixed results

Some Bay of Plenty retailers are feeling positive, with shoppers splashing the cash more this Christmas. However, others are reporting a drop in foot... Read More

NZ to lead maritime drug interception team

New Zealand is delivering a triple punch in the fight against narcotic smuggling in the Indian Ocean next year by taking command of an international task force... Read More

Vege tips: How to attract bees to your garden

OPINION Someone mentioned to me the other day that they had little fruit on their plum tree compared with mine. They said they didn't see very many... Read More

Dairy expo returns to Matamata

The NZ Dairy Expo is returning to Matamata next year and promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Organiser Amanda Hodgson says more than 100 exhibitors... Read More

BoP water users urged to know the rules

The team who enforce rules on the water in the Bay of Plenty are anticipating a busy few months after dishing out 150 infringements last summer. The region's... Read More

Lake bin removal in causes a stink

Every morning, the staff at the Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park collect a bag of rubbish from the lakefront carpark. Rotorua Lakes Council removed... Read More