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Caution urged as motorbike crashes rise in spring

Four motorcyclists were injured in separate crashes during an organised ride through the Waikato on Saturday, prompting police to urge caution as warmer spring... Read More

Whakaari inquest hears of ‘chaotic’ response

Communication barriers in the response to the Whakaari White Island disaster have been highlighted in a coroners court. The coronial inquest into the disaster... Read More

ACC pays $92.7m over treatment delays

ACC has paid out $92.7 million in roughly five years to people who haven't received medical treatment on time. More than 1100 people were covered but that... Read More

Western Bay CCTV Fund has $50k up for grabs

Applications are now open for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council CCTV Fund - with $50,000 available to help make our shared spaces safer. The fund... Read More

Fountain drowning: Coroner questions inaction

Four people were captured on CCTV near a Tauranga fountain where a 4-year-old girl lay 'face down” in the water, but no one pulled her out. Nia... Read More

Councillor ends 15-year run after losing seat

Departing Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen says he has 'done his dash” after 15 years in the role. Von Dadelszen lost the final... Read More

Waimarino celebrates 50 years this Labour weekend

To celebrate 50 years of adventure this month, Waimarino Group is offering a huge three days of free activities, tour discounts and water-filled fun at its Waimarino... Read More

Infratil boosts Contact stake in $437m TECT deal

Infratil has agreed to acquire an additional 4.92% stake in Contact Energy for $437.7 million, or $8.95 per share. The infrastructure investor bought the... Read More

Govt to deliver 300 more social homes in BoP

The Government says more than 300 new social homes will be delivered in the Bay of Plenty by 2027. They would be delivered by two community housing providers... Read More

Mud Maidens Enduro grows into sell-out showcase

What started as a way to find mates to ride with has become a hotly contested sell-out women's mountain biking event in Rotorua. The 7th annual Mud Maidens... Read More

LDS Church firm buys BOP kiwifruit orchard

The investment arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has purchased a new kiwifruit orchard in Bay of Plenty. The investment is set to fund... Read More

Fresh paws on patrol: Meet new police dog teams

Constable Levi Bent is heading back to Bay of Plenty with police dog Zig after his patrol dog graduation. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed seven... Read More