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State Highway 38 near Wairoa reopens

State Highway 38 between Lake Waikaremoana and Frasertown has today reopened to two lanes, under a 50 km/h temporary speed limit. The state highway near Wairoa... Read More

SH2 reopens near Cambridge Road overpass

Update. 6.15pm: State Highway 2 between 11th Ave and Beaumaris Boulevard has reopened following an earlier incident on an overbridge on Cambridge Road. "It... Read More

A night under the stars for a good cause

Brisk air, laughter, fun, some hilarious pink outfits, endless stars, a torch lit adventure in the dark, this is what is on offer for people wanting to join... Read More

Holidays: Best places to visit in Western Bay

It's not always about the destination, it's the journey. The July school holidays are just around the corner and plenty of visitors will be descending... Read More

Helping businesses solve sustainability challenges

New Zealand companies who believe they can't afford to operate sustainably in today's tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges... Read More

Young grower comp to showcase horticulture future

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Bouquets for departing Whakatāne council boss

Two Whakatāne district councillors heaped praise on departing chief executive Steph O'Sullivan at her final public council meeting. O'Sullivan's departure... Read More

Truancy crackdown: Fewer term-time holidays booked

Families with school-aged children are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, Flight Centre data has shown, as the government cracks down... Read More

Ruapehu climber's death a "freak accident"

The death of a woman mountain climbing on Mt Ruapehu was a 'freak accident” that happened during a friends' trip, the chairman of the mountain clubs... Read More

Cold start to July, drier weather coming

July might have big storms in the Southern Ocean but it may be high pressure near Tasmania and New Zealand that dominate the first half of the month, says a... Read More

$140,000 up for grabs for community projects

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Community Matching Fund is now open, with $140,000 available to help fund projects that make a difference across... Read More

Brain cancer diagnosis throws teacher in limbo

Maia Hendrix is playing a waiting game after a regimen of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for her brain cancer. The Bay of Plenty woman has been diagnosed with... Read More