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Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ

The countdown is over with midday today marking the official start of Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration... Read More

One taken to hospital after crash near Te Puke

One person has been transported to hospital following a vehicle crash near Te Puke. Police responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway,... Read More

Funding for Eastern BOP to Riding for the Disabled

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded $20,000 of operational funding to support staff costs at the Eastern Bay of Plenty Riding for the Disabled's Whakatāne... Read More

Security warning after Te Puke burglaries

There have been 10 burglaries in the district over the past couple of weeks. Three of these have been in Te Puke with the others in Maketū and Pukehina... Read More

Sustainability initiative wraps up

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

Te Puke community patrol seeking more volunteers

A dwindling pool of volunteers has promoted a call for help from Te Puke's community patrollers. CPNZ Te Puke (previously Night Owls) has been actively... Read More

Scientist backs urgent eradication of foot & mouth

An animal health scientist said the government's commitment to eradicate foot and mouth should it arrive here is the right approach. Last week, Biosecurity... Read More

A fresh and young perspective

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More

What's on: rugby, climate festival, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting cloudy periods with... Read More

School movie night to raise funds

A family fun night including an open-air movie will help raise money for Ōmokoroa Point School. The animated film Encanto will start at 7pm with Night Owl... Read More

Performing arts take centre stage

For the second year in a row, Pāpāmoa's Got Talent saw students take to the stage to sing, dance, drum and more. Pāpāmoa College hosted the event on Thursday,... Read More

Serious concerns over potential motel conversions

Rotorua's mayor is worried scrapping minimum apartment size rules would allow motel rooms to be turned into housing. The Government announced in July, as... Read More