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Brain Watkins House unveils new display

Visitors to Tauranga's historic Brain Watkins House can expect something truly different this summer, said Tauranga Historical Society president Julie Green. 'If... Read More

Teen fundraising for Shakespearean trip to London

Katikati teen Hannah Gourlay has lived and breathed Shakespeare for the last five years - and in 2026 she'll tour the streets, theatres and haunts of the... Read More

Rowers to refuel goals with recipe book

Tauranga Boys College's (TBC) school rowing team has launched a rowing recipe book - titled ‘Refuel' - to fundraise for a new boat and challenge for the... Read More

Tongariro fire recovery chance for regeneration

A devastating wildfire scorched 3000ha of Tongariro National Park, but as recovery gets underway, conservation leaders say the blackened landscape could offer a... Read More

Bold new work to debut at BOP Open Studios

A breakout multidisciplinary artist drawing increasing attention in the Bay of Plenty's contemporary art scene will feature at this weekend's BOP Open Studios... Read More

Western Bay youth set to benefit from funding

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is set to expand its Project K youth development programme with new government funding announced by Mental Health Minister Matt... Read More

Pharmacists flag dangers in flawed e-script system

More than one in four prescription errors picked up by pharmacists had a potentially serious risk of harm to patients, an audit has found. In total, 68 pharmacies... Read More

Celebrating a year of BoP film success

The Bay of Plenty's vibrant screen community will come together on November 28 for Film Bay of Plenty's Christmas celebration to not only recognise the year's... Read More

Rotorua SH30A tomo slows traffic

A tomo has opened up on a much-publicised stretch of State Highway 30A in Rotorua. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) said crews discovered the tomo near a centre... Read More

Former athletes reunite to fundraise for Starship

Three childhood mates and former triathletes will be going the extra mile at this year's Tinman Triathlon, tackling all three distances to raise money for Starship... Read More

Person arrested after lockdown in Katikati

Police have a person in custody after an hours-long armed operation in the Bay of Plenty town of Katikati. Two schools, an early childhood centre and a medical... Read More

Floatplane lands in Rotorua after engine failure

Tourists on a Rotorua scenic flight got more adventure than they bargained for when the float plane's engine failed mid-air. The Volcanic Air pilot successfully... Read More