Extra $3.4m approved for Historic Village building work after issues found
Other village buildings may close in the future if found to be 'unsafe'.
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Cocaine bust: $12m worth of drug found in shipping container at port
The bust occurred after Port of Tauranga security staff detected signs of a break-in.
Pharmac offers alternative brain cancer drug - but it's not Medsafe approved
Advocates say the solution does not solve the shortage of treatment options.
Choose how you move
A challenge to complete a marathon over a month has popped up for Spring.
New artworks for annual exhibition
Springtime means the annual exhibition for Katikati Art Group.
Council urges community to recycle their children's old car seats
WBOP District Council offers residents a chance to offload their old child seats.
Popular lake could be closed as precaution against invasive Asian clam
Trust is seeking temporary closure of the lake to boats.
Litter pods introduced to beach
Sustainable Waihī Beach Community Beach launch clean pods
Rain warnings upgraded for BoP, spilling at Matahina Dam
Atmospheric river moving northwest through the country today.
Te Kimi Kupu 2023 aims to inspire new writers
Stacey Morrison is the keynote speaker at the literary event in Maketū.
'Massive workforce crisis ': Tradie skills shortage despite soaring apprenticeship numbers
More than $652 million has been paid to employers on Apprenticeship Boost.
'Enormous loss': BestStart founder Chloe Wright dies
The officer of the NZ Order of Merit died at her Omokoroa home this weekend.
John Bryant named coach of the year at SLSNZ awards
Bryant was described as “an ardent supporter of clubs across the country".
'This saved my life': Cancer survivor urges men over 50 to get simple test
He said a simple PSA blood test saved his life and more men should get checked.
‘I can’t live off my YouTube money’
Jordan Watson shares the reality of being an internet star.
Opinion: Why paying for parking won't kill this popular Bay spot
OPINION: I don’t think the Mount is going to face a shortage of visitors.
Search teams spend second day in Coromandel looking for person who set off emergency beacon
With the beacon being unregistered, police are unsure if it is a genuine emergency.
'Anxious' and 'uncomfortable': Concern after girls' school puts camera in toilet block
School says the camera is to "discourage undesirable behaviour” and can't reach cubicles.
What candidates say to cancer patient facing $23k cost every three weeks for drug
Tauranga MP candidates respond to Sue Wall-Cade's story.
Mark Lister: Why so gloomy? It’s not so bad out there
OPINION: There’s little point being an investor unless you believe things will get better.
10 ways to make the most of daylight saving in the Bay of Plenty
Drinks, food, activities: we've got your extra daylight hours covered.
The Prem Debate: 'Ghost house' tax not worth the candle
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'Absolute nonsense': Defence lawyers close case in David Kuka murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks plea
A report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air
26-hour deluge: Fresh flood threat, heavy rain to stall over top of North Island
The rain is sweeping up the country, spelling a very wet weekend for the North Island.
'Consequences, not holidays': Mum's horror at penalty after son kicked in face
His mother says the school's punishment decision after the 'vicious' attack is too light.
Mongrel Mob murder trial: Crown closes case against trio
Crown: 'This murder would not have happened without these three defendants.'
'Overwhelmed with emotion': Students finish gruelling 40-hour challenge for mental health
The group did 40 hours of biking, swimming, gym sessions and other physical activities.
New role for Todd Muller announced
Muller served as the MP for Bay of Plenty from 2014 until his retirement this year.
Near-record temps in BoP but rain is on the way
Kawerau recorded the highest temperature in the region.
$15m raise reveals a lot about the state of venture capital
It's time for LawVu to come in from the sidelines.
WorkSafe, Whakaari Management at odds over duties of land-owners
WorkSafe says the company should have questioned if the island was safe.