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Submerged vehicle hoisted from waterway

UPDATE 2.46PM: A vehicle submerged in a Whitianga canal is being removed this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on South Highway... Read More

Papamoa frog invasion

Over the last few week, Papamoa residents have been receiving late night visitors and hearing what sounds like dirt bikes roaring around a small track at night.... Read More

Final preparations for Covid vaccine rollout

New Zealand's Covid vaccination programme is set to rollout on Saturday. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a dry run of the end-to-end process... Read More

Face coverings mandatory on all public transport

UPDATE: There are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community. The Minister for Covid-19 Response Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield... Read More

TECT asks for views on changes

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust is today beginning a consultation process with its beneficiaries, asking for their views on changes required to the structure of... Read More

Auckland to move to level 2, rest of NZ level 1

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that Auckland will move to level 2 and the rest of the country level 1 from midnight tonight. Ardern and Director... Read More

New mural for Tauranga park

A splash of colour is on full display at the Sydenham Botanic Gardens toilet block. Bay of Plenty based artist Shane Walker spent nine hours a day, over a two... Read More

LIVE: Three community cases of COVID-19

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is encouraging everyone to stay calm following the announcement that there are three new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland. COVID-19... Read More

BOP climbers competing in bouldering nationals

Climbers from the Bay of Plenty are joining others from around the country to compete in the NZ Open Boulder Championships today. The competition, which is being... Read More

Inanga abounds in purpose-built BOP habitat

Purpose-built ponds that provide a safe haven for inanga are being hailed as a success by Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana staff, following the results... Read More

Ministers sign off use of first COVID-19 vaccine

The Minister for COVID-19 Response, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, is providing an update to the media today. Cabinet has... Read More

Shark spectacle on Papamoa Beach

Two fishermen have pulled in a shark on Papamoa Beach, providing an entertaining site for beachgoers. Papamoa resident Alison Hart says that while she sees sharks... Read More