04:00pm Mon 18 Mar, 2024
The annual Beach Hop kicks off on Wednesday, March 20, so motorists should expect the roads to be busy around the Coromandel Peninsula. Contractors across... Read More
03:00pm Mon 18 Mar, 2024
Almost one in 10 people continue to use opioids three months after surgery new research shows, posing a risk of addiction due to misuse. Conducted by the... Read More
02:00pm Mon 18 Mar, 2024
This week over 2000 students from 132 secondary schools will descend upon Tikitapu, also known as Blue Lake, in Rotorua, to take part in the 21st Annual National... Read More
01:00pm Mon 18 Mar, 2024
Following a fine weekend in the Bay of Plenty, a sunny week ahead is more good news for those winding up their summer gardening and activities, and preparing... Read More
12:00pm Mon 18 Mar, 2024
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua has confirmed that New Zealand's circulating and commemorative coins will bear the Commonwealth effigy of King... Read More
11:00am Mon 18 Mar, 2024
After facing wet conditions during the track walk and training sessions on Friday, the weather was in favour of athletes and trail builders alike. Exposed... Read More
10:00am Mon 18 Mar, 2024
Touring a water treatment plant, making jewellery, managing waste at home, and learning the basics of making tea are all part of Envirohub BOP's month of... Read More
09:00am Mon 18 Mar, 2024
With one week of public submissions still to go, over 5000 stories of the pandemic have been shared so far with the Covid-19 Inquiry, says Inquiry Chair Professor... Read More
11:15am Fri 15 Mar, 2024
Local agencies and organisations that support youth, are being called upon to apply for Bay of Plenty Education Trust financial support. Applications for... Read More
10:10am Fri 15 Mar, 2024
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per... Read More
07:30am Fri 15 Mar, 2024
Users of a geothermal bore found themselves without hot water this morning after scheduled maintenance resulted in bubbles and steam billowing from a motel... Read More
03:00pm Thu 14 Mar, 2024
Kiwis are being urged to support National Pet Adoption Month, an initiative that helps find loving homes for pets in need. The Petstock Foundation, which... Read More