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Pollination keeping beekeepers afloat

A Waikato beekeeper has come full circle in what has becoming an increasingly unpredictable business. Matt Crawford says limited returns for honey means the... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH2, near Katikati

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Tahawai, near Katikati. "Police have been notified of a crash at the intersection... Read More

Crash on Cameron Road, Tauranga South

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Tauranga south. "A crash occurred on Cameron Road between Nineteenth Ave and Twentieth... Read More

Mauao to close during repair of vandalised pounamu

Tauranga's popular maunga Mauao will be closed on Tuesday while vandalism damage to the cultural compass is repaired. The large pounamu touchstone on top... Read More

ACC levies: EV owners hi with big increase

Electric vehicle owners are being hit with a big increase in ACC levies, but commentators say it might not affect demand a lot. As part of a wide range of... Read More

NetSuite transforms Vetora Bay of Plenty operation

Vetora Bay of Plenty has transformed its operations with NetSuite ERP, improving efficiency and financial oversight across its four clinics. Verde Group's... Read More

Coromandel shooting: Mother pays tribute to son

The man shot and killed in Coromandel was a father of five and his grieving mother has paid tribute to her 'ratbag, free-spirited” son. Kevin Mabbott,... Read More

Car takes out two sets of traffic lights, Rotorua

A woman who was driving a BMW which smashed into a traffic light at a Rotorua intersection then flew across the road and hit a second traffic light, stunned... Read More

Kiwifruit contributes to BOP economic ranking

The Bay of Plenty's economic performance ranking is rising thanks to a boost from a 'bumper” kiwifruit season — but challenges remain, a new... Read More

BOP hospitals spreading Christmas cheer

​Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are going all out this festive season to spread some Christmas cheer. Tauranga Hospital has a new, stunning 3.5m Christmas... Read More

Edge-of-the-seat racing at Suzuki Series

It is incredibly tight at the top of the premier class after the second round of three in the 2024 Suzuki International Series in the Manawatu at the weekend. And... Read More

Women strangled, burnt and beaten

Warning: This story deals with descriptions of family violence and may be distressing. 'You'll end up in the boot of my f***en car ... End up on the... Read More