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Eastern Bay development agency faces funding cuts

The future of Eastern Bay economic development agency Toi-EDA appears to be in jeopardy as the sub-region's three district councils reconsider their contributions. Whakatāne,... Read More

Mayor disappointed by Chateau Tongariro decision

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton wants 'the door to stay open” for a developer to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Kirton said he was 'deeply disappointed”... Read More

From geothermal gases to livestock feed

A group of scientists is working on a way to create protein from a particular algae and bacterium found in geothermal gases, potentially creating an industry... Read More

Te Puke’s No 1 Rd to undergo $3.2m upgrade

Significant disruption is being predicted as construction work on No 1 Rd starts next week. The work is intended to make the road safer and more suitable... Read More

Piarere roundabout opens to traffic

The Piarere roundabout at the SH1/SH29 intersection near Tīrau opened to traffic on Tuesday night. Transport Minister Simeon Brown said opening the roundabout... Read More

More daylight, more opportunities to exercise

As daylight saving time begins in Aotearoa on Sunday, 29th September, many people worry about the potential disruption to their routines. While some studies... Read More

Man convicted of mask offence refused appeal

A Rotorua man convicted for failing to wear a face mask in a shopping mall during a 2021 Covid-19 lockdown is still fighting to have the conviction overturned. Paul... Read More

BOP Lotto winners' 10K haul

Twenty-one lucky Lotto players, including five from the Bay of Plenty, will be toasting a special win. They have each won $10,509 with Lotto Second Division... Read More

Tauranga artists selected for Te Papa exhibition

The artistic flair, hard work and creative efforts of four local Aquinas College art students have paid off on a national scale. Artwork by Year 11s Nina... Read More

Second-hand clothes diverted from landfills

Diverting secondhand clothes away from landfills to help combat climate change while raising funds for addiction and recovery services is a double win for two... Read More

Tauranga’s bid for fluoride extension denied

Tauranga's council faces 'extreme” costs that could run into millions of dollars if it doesn't fluoridate the city's water by the end of next month after... Read More

Workforce boost in mental health training welcomed

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey welcomes the significant increase in Health NZ-funded psychiatry registrar places and the increase of Health NZ-funded... Read More