Weather, roads and what's on: Labour weekend in the Bay of Plenty
Labour weekend has promised visitors and locals alike sunshine and a lot of fun.
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Council's diversity campaign leads to less diversity
While there were some younger members on the council, there was less ethnic diversity.
Labour Weekend: Traffic snarls in Rotorua as Waka Kotahi advises to plan ahead
Reports of congestion between Alan Mills Rd and Owhata Rd this afternoon.
Ōmokoroa Point School students voice heard in new billboard design
It features a beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) and will be at the SH2 entrance.
Track surface big focus of speedway opening race night
Super saloons, midgets, sprint cars, super stocks and mini stocks on programme.
SH2 slip: Road remains closed, hopes for one lane to open
A further update will be provided on Tuesday.
Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place
OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.
Citizens Advice Bureau's new 'lease of life' and surge in clients
The bureau has a new home and is helping hundreds more people.
Letters to the editor: Support for Tauranga speedway groups over possible legal action
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?
Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?
Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea
The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.
Jo Raphael: Return of events sure to create pressure points for struggling sectors
OPINION: Let's make this summer a great one for everyone.
Bay woman named Ms Woman of the Universe NZ
Shock, excitement and pride were all in abundant supply after the win was announced.
Waihi Beach actor's one-man show comes to Katikati
Live theatre is back on the boards and Mark Wright will perform in Katikati.
KartSport club in race against time
Club members rally to get track fit for championship meeting.
$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.
Brush up on driving skills with Age Concern
Courses have proved popular when run in other locations.
Man's best friend with one of city's most important jobs
"There is no boring day when Mabel is in the office."
New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
Honour for station officer
When he joined, Ivon never expected to be a 25-year firefighting veteran.
Luke Kirkness: Why it's time to arm our police
OPINION: The statistics show why the need for arming police is so high.
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.
Black ties, Barry and a banker
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is the guest speaker at the black tie event.
Watch: Family's 'holy s*** moment' as oncoming van veers into their lane
'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'
The Premium Debate: Farm emissions tax shows Govt disconnect
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Local Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron Scott
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Local Focus: Getting to know new Regional Councillor, Kat Macmillan
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Jo Raphael: Cruise ship passengers a sight for sore eyes
OPINION: Welcome, the Bay of Plenty is open for business.
Quashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddler
Adrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.
Ōmokoroa: Construction of $3m extension to begin
The extension is estimated to be finished by mid-2023.
Sweet number seven! Revenge for Geary at Christchurch course
Josh Geary can finally lift a trophy at Clearwater Golf Club after two runner-up finishes.
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