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Police update: Hīkoi mō te Tirit

An estimated 10 thousand people have marched through Rotorua today as part of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, said a police spokesperson. "Due to the size of the group,... Read More

‘Lap the Map’ at Martha’s Mine

The Lions Clubs of Waihī, Paeroa, Katikati, and Ōmokoroa are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for diabetes on Sunday, November 17, with a special community... Read More

Rawiri Waititi, Shane Jones clash over haka

Barbs are flying between senior Māori MPs after Parliament descended into chaos during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill when one of Te Pāti... Read More

Become a Big Heart Appeal street collector

Big-hearted volunteers will be out in full force in February 2025 as part of the Heart Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year, the Big Heart Appeal. The... Read More

New design plan wanted for Tauranga aquatic centre

Fresh design options are being sought for a new $105 million pool complex near Tauranga's city centre. A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler... Read More

NZCT Grant Gees-up Racecourse Park reinvention

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Trust a $75,000 grant to upgrade key facilities at Racecourse Park in Te Teko, Whakatane,... Read More

Child abuse images: Preschool teacher charged

A woman working as a preschool teacher has been arrested and charged with possessing objectionable child abuse images. Shocked parents at a Tauranga preschool... Read More

Tauranga school leavers to embark on epic trip

Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are set to embark on an epic adventure across the North Island. On Wednesday, the trio... Read More

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti under way in Rotorua

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters are marching up Rotorua's Fenton St this morning The protest moves to Hawke's Bay next before making its way to Parliament on... Read More

Fishing club to move to avoid flood risk

Whakatāne Sportfishing Club senior members have overwhelmingly backed a plan to shift the club's building away from the wharf to avoid the risk of future flooding... Read More

Tauranga couple hit Lotto jackpot

A Tauranga couple hit the jackpot last weekend, winning half of a $10 million prize and sharing it with an Auckland family. Both claimed their prizes within... Read More

Gardens and Arts Festival: Tickets still available

Don't miss out on the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival. Tickets are still available for this vibrant event, which includes the Palmers Bethlehem-sponsored... Read More