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Winter warmers with Vivaldi…

The Bay of Plenty Symphonia's string players are looking forward to working with a leading New Zealand violinist in their Tauranga concert this Saturday, August... Read More

Coreen Gray celebrates 100 years

Audrey Coreen Gray - known as Coreen - is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing - much to the delight of those blessed to know her. 'It's... Read More

Te Puke to become movement hub for BOP

A one-stop shop for sport in the Bay of Plenty is one step closer to reality as fundraising for the Bay of Plenty Movement HQ gets under way. The project,... Read More

Job ads: Biggest Bay of Plenty rise in 3 years

A boost in the number of jobs being advertised in the Bay of Plenty is providing a glimmer of hope the sluggish economy might be picking up, but it's come... Read More

Fatal crash on SH29

UPDATE 8AM: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 29. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range,... Read More

Facebook: Woman duped into handing over $7K

A woman was duped on Facebook into believing she had won prize money in a competition, but she wouldn't be able to claim it until she paid 'tax on her... Read More

Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats

Female politicians fear a normalised "toxic environment" of gendered abuse is stopping women from wanting a seat at the decision-making table. Now, National... Read More

Police not enforcing vaping law, minister steps in

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME... Read More

Serious crash: SH29 closed

State Highway 29 is closed following a serious crash. A police spokesperson says there is a serious crash on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range. "The... Read More

Iwi spends almost $100K in legal fight

A Tauranga Moana iwi leader says the 'crippling costs” associated with lodging claims with the Waitangi Tribunal are limiting access to justice and... Read More

Heavy rain moves in from the west

After a brief lull, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather to return for the end of this week. A band of heavy rain will make its way onto the South... Read More

Crash on Omanawa Road SH29

At least one person is injured after a crash on Omanawa Road SH29. "Police and emergency services were called at about 3.30pm today to attend a two-three... Read More