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Willie Apiata to lead BoP rural wellbeing talks

New Zealand's only living Victoria Cross recipient, Willie Apiata VC, will visit the Bay of Plenty next month to speak at two rural community wellbeing events. Hosted... Read More

Tauranga duo braves winter waters to raise funds

- Sponsored content Tauranga Coastguard volunteer Todd Wakerley and daughter Jemma are already halfway through their formidable mid-winter challenge, braving... Read More

Comfort food contest back next week

The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover returns next week, with hundreds of inventive toasted sandwiches set to hit menus across the country. The annual... Read More

Chiefs hunt history as Hurricanes eye second title

The pressure is on as the Chiefs prepare to face the Hurricanes in the 30th Super Rugby final. Before the Chiefs headed to Wellington for the match, journalist... Read More

Mayor defends user-pays move for cool pools

Kawerau's free, geothermally heated public pools may not be free or geothermally heated for much longer. The steam bore in the town's geothermal field is... Read More

Te Puna grocers open new, larger Four Square

A long-standing Te Puna grocery store is entering a new era, with its owners opening a significantly larger Four Square to meet growing demand in the Western... Read More

Warm burst before winter chill returns

An active weather front sweeping across the country this weekend is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and a burst of unseasonable warmth - before a sharp... Read More

BMX club pleads for help to repair track

Tauranga BMX Club is racing to secure the final funding needed to repair its damaged track and safeguard the future of BMX competition in the city. The club... Read More

Record kiwifruit harvest hits 225m trays

New Zealand has completed its largest-ever kiwifruit harvest, with a record 225 million trays picked and shipped to markets worldwide. The bumper crop surpasses... Read More

New dog agility park opens in Katikati

A new dog exercise area in Katikati will officially be celebrated later this month, following a community-driven effort to fund and build agility equipment at... Read More

Anglers get more catch as trout rules change

Regulation changes aimed at improving trout quality and increasing fishing opportunities will come into force before the Taupō fishing season opening on July... Read More

BoP’s biggest Showquest draws huge crowds

Crowds queued around Baypark Stadium as the Bay of Plenty's largest-ever Showquest event drew record attendance and sold-out audiences across two days of performances... Read More