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Robbery at Brookfield Superette

Police are making enquiries following the robbery of a superette dairy in Brookfield on Tuesday. Police were notified of a group of three youths that entered... Read More

Martin Thrupp: a legacy in education

Renowned New Zealand education leadership and policy leader, Professor Martin Thrupp, is being remembered for his legacy following a memorial service held on... Read More

2024 Ford Futsal Superleague fixtures announced

Futsal's top domestic men's and women's competitions get underway in February with the 2024 series of the Ford Futsal Superleague. An eight-team men's competition... Read More

New appointees to Hospice EBOP welcomed

Waiata has been filling the offices of Rau Ora, Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty in Whakatāne, as the team welcomes its newest appointments. Chief Executive... Read More

Another dominant display from Hamish Harwood

Aucklander Hamish Harwood is rapidly becoming the stuff of legends, his performance near Rotorua on Saturday nothing short of amazing. The man from Royal... Read More

Over 500 missions completed for rescue helicopter

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has accomplished another successful year, completing a total of 519 missions in 2023. Among these missions, there were over... Read More

SH2, near Ōpōtiki closed due to fallen tree

State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki is clocked due to a large tree that has fallen across the road. NZTA Waka Kotahi are reporting that SH2 at Waiotahe,... Read More

BOP Versatile Williams Cup pushes on through rain

Intermittent showers throughout the Bay of Plenty on Saturday meant that just two Versatile Williams Cup games produced results, albeit by way of the Duckworth... Read More

All about bromeliads!

A formerly rare and still rather exotic plant, the humble bromeliad has exploded in popularity in the past few years. For those yet to encounter these lovely... Read More

Governor-General's Waitangi Day Address

New Zealand Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Davies joined the thousands in attendance at Te Whare Rūnanga for the Waitangi Day Dawn Service. Attendees... Read More

Building boost for Bay Oval during test

Big crowds, balmy sunshine - and soon Tauranga cricket fans will have world-class cricket facilities to match their world-class ground. As thousands of cricket... Read More

Biofouling fight protecting NZ marine

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting our strong biofouling standards and protecting our unique marine environment,... Read More