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Western Bay’s water plan gets Govt green light

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan has been assessed and accepted by the Local Government Secretary, marking a significant... Read More

Whakaari ash cancels Tauranga Airport flights

By RNZ Ash from Whakaari/White Island has forced Tauranga Airport to cancel eight flights. Airport manager Ray Dumble said the last four flights departing... Read More

BoP artist’s work published in Christmas range

Bay of Plenty artist Kerrin Tilley, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and Christmas card. The... Read More

Bins in place for asbestos-risk sand products

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has set up dedicated disposal bins at its Te Puke and Katikati Recycling Centres after a recall of several coloured sand... Read More

Changes to Police response to mental health

NZ Police and Health New Zealand are rolling out Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme following the successful implementation of Phases... Read More

How NZ plans to wipe out cervical cancer for good

Today marks World Health Organization (WHO) Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a global movement launched in 2020 when 194 countries, including New Zealand, committed... Read More

$6m to attract travellers into the regions

Four tourism campaigns aimed to attract travellers into the regions have received close $6 million in government funding. Tourism and Hospitality Minister... Read More

Locals help shape Kauri Point’s cultural future

A new draft cultural concept plan has been released for Kauri Point Historic Reserve, a site of deep cultural significance and home to historic pā. The plan... Read More

Kawerau locals buzzing after lotto ticket win

Excitement is brewing in the Bay of Plenty's Kawerau about the identity of the mystery Lotto winner with fireworks going off minutes after the draw. The record-breaking... Read More

Teenager suffers spinal injury after pool dive

A teenager who injured her spine diving into a lap pool at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is being treated at Middlemore Hospital. Bay Venues general... Read More

Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty

More wet weather is forecast this week, with a fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty. MetService said an easterly front over the Tasman Sea was... Read More

$265m lost as scammers exploit busy Kiwis

New Zealanders lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud over the past 12 months, according to the first Reported Fraud Monitor report by Payments NZ. The... Read More