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Tractor pull a Fieldays’ crowd‑pleaser

One of the most popular events on the Fieldays' programme is moving into its second half-century this year. The Fieldays Tractor Pull celebrated 50 years... Read More

Key Tauranga highways shut for construction push

Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as a 'super weekend” of roadworks promises major closures and delays across key Tauranga routes. NZ Transport... Read More

Good Neighbour’s 300 volunteers power change

Sponsored Content Good Neighbour has more than 300 volunteers contributing weekly to its wide range of community-driven projects that aim to transform... Read More

SH2 crash hotspot: Locals urge incidents reported

People living near a road crash hotspot on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty are pleading with drivers to report any accidents. Residents are working with... Read More

$200k boost for WBOP community events

More than $200,000 has been allocated to support 23 community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event... Read More

Viral video lands BOP grad global research role

A Bay of Plenty graduate's ambition to become a psychology researcher has taken an unexpected turn after a widely viewed TikTok video connected her with an international... Read More

Tauranga Lotto player wins $200k Strike Four prize

A lucky player from Tauranga will be celebrating after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in last night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold... Read More

BOP family mourns second loss of memorial tree

Family of Eastern Bay of Plenty community champion Jacqui Hughes are heartbroken over the second death of a tree planted in her memory. The family received... Read More

Tauranga boxer to defend crown in Orlando

Tauranga boxer Cherneka Johnson is preparing for the toughest test of her career, defending her undisputed world bantamweight title against former champion Dina... Read More

Storm recovery: Western BOP sets $28.6m plan

The bill to repair damage from severe storms this year is expected to reach $28.6 million in Western Bay of Plenty. The Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

$48m kiwifruit plan aims to boost productivity

A $47.87 million investment aimed at lifting productivity and environmental performance in New Zealand's kiwifruit sector has been announced. New Zealand... Read More

Pet bereavement: Debate grows on animal grief

As World Pet Memorial Day is observed on June 9, calls are growing for employers to consider pet bereavement leave. Supporters argue the loss of a pet can... Read More