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Baypark Speedway meeting cancelled

The decision was made following consideration of Covid-19 travel restrictions

Countdown on: Godzone in Rotorua only weeks away

The multi-day expedition race runs from March 4-14.

'Only realistic direction': TECT's proposed structural change to hugely benefit community

Changes to trust deed would 'protect the cheque' for 49,000 beneficiaries.

'Fed up': More Bella Vista costs revealed as ratepayers' bill continues to climb

The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.

Western Bay mayor presents support for Māori ward legislation

But support for the submission was not unanimous.

Truck breakdown in Tauriko causes traffic delays

The incident is causing delays along State Highway 29a.

Principals welcome Govt plan to tackle period poverty

Already vulnerable girls suffer unnecessary anxiety and barriers to their education.

The long goodbye: How the pandemic is changing funerals

Is this how you would chose to have your funeral?

Letters: We need to raise the minimum wage

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Govt considering making tracer app use mandatory

A local snap survey of community scanning earlier this week uncovered unsavoury results.

One dead in Ōmokoroa water incident

Emergency services were alerted just after 3pm yesterday.

Community Covid-19 cases spark testing surge in Bay

A new bunch of community Covid-19 cases appears to have sparked a resurgence in tests.

Bay of Plenty Young Grower postponed until post-harvest

Young growers will have to wait in anticipation to find out who triumphs.

Wānanga boss praises staff member connected to Covid cases

A person in Whakatāne was identified as a contact of a close contact to the Auckland case.

Programme aims to build effective and sustainable coaching practices

The programme is designed to help coaches invest in their coaching skills.

Letters to the editor: Sharks trying to find food

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.