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Alleged assaults at Tauranga Hospital investigated

Police are investigating alleged assaults on staff at Tauranga Hospital. Officers were called to Tauranga Hospital twice on August 21 after reports of a man... Read More

MetService warns of wet, windy weather for NZ

Two weather systems are forecast to sweep across New Zealand, bringing rain and wind before spring's arrival. MetService forecaster Luis Fernandes told... Read More

Antics Roadshow to unearth Tauranga stories

Next month, Tauranga residents will have the chance to step into the spotlight and share the hidden stories behind family heirlooms, keepsakes, and curiosities... Read More

Error led to fatal brain bleed, HDC says

When a man who was on blood thinners started getting worsening headaches and nausea, his wife began to worry. The man insisted he was fine, but did... Read More

Zespri announces significant job cuts

Kiwifruit marketing company Zespri has announced it expects to cut 65 jobs and will not be replacing a further 70. In a statement to NZ Herald, the company's... Read More

Council cuts $3.87m from public transport budget

Public transport funding has been cut in a fast-growing region where traffic congestion is a common complaint. Bay of Plenty Regional Council sliced $3.87... Read More

Women challenge traditional roles, embrace freedom

Shaped by climate anxiety, the cost-of-living crisis, evolving gender roles and a new wave of reproductive autonomy, the decision not to have children is no... Read More

BoP teachers plan more pickets over 1% offer

Bay of Plenty secondary school teachers plan ongoing morning pickets in response to the Government's offer for settlement of their collective agreement negotiations. Following... Read More

Crash blocks State Highway 2 at Wairoa Bridge

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the State Highway 2 and Wairoa Road intersection near Bethlehem. A police spokesperson said... Read More

Online privacy: What you need to know

Explainer: Privacy. We all want it, but it's not always easy to get. These days, the internet has made everyone a publisher and it's very easy to suddenly... Read More

EastPack probes van crash that injured RSE workers

The employer of kiwifruit workers injured when their van rolled has opened an internal investigation into the Bay of Plenty incident. The van containing... Read More

Pongakawa School principal steps down

'As Neil Young said, it's better to burn out than it is to rust.” That's a parting thought from long-serving Pongakawa School principal Craig Haggo... Read More