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Risk-based levy to fund NZ deposit protection

The levies that banks, building societies, credit unions, and finance companies pay to the new Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) fund will reflect their size... Read More

Disabled man alleges abuse, neglect while in care

Mike Sherman claims he has suffered abuse, neglect and inadequate care while living in housing for people with disabilities. Now the 31-year-old, who has... Read More

Foodbank sees ‘worrying’ rise in need for help

Hundreds more superannuants are using Tauranga Community Foodbank and more people are seeking long-term food support in a 'worrying” trend linked to... Read More

Young artists add to mural collection

Western Bay children are painting vibrant art that 'makes their heart sing” to go on youth boards, which will soon be revealed to the Katikati community. New-entrant... Read More

Pilot Bay Sand to be replenished ahead of summer

Ahead of a long, hot summer for Mount Maunganui beaches, sand was replenished at Waikorire and Pilot Bay from November 4. The process is known as beach renourishment,... Read More

Tom Phillips' father speaks out

The father of missing fugitive Tom Phillips and his three grandchildren has spoken out for the first time, issuing a plea for his son and his kids to be... Read More

Exploring the garden and art trail

A popular feature of the 14th biennial Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival is undoubtedly the garden and art trail. Attendees can choose a one-day festival... Read More

Bonfires to mark Tauranga Moana iwi support

Iwi will light bonfires on beaches this weekend to support Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti - the national hīkoi (march) opposed to the Government's proposed Treaty Principles... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works November

A week of warm, largely settled weather has allowed road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty to make good progress at a number of sites. Work continues... Read More

Flavours of Plenty wins national tourism award

An aspirational foodie collective in the Coastal Bay of Plenty has earned a New Zealand Tourism Award for its outstanding collaboration and alignment efforts. Judges... Read More

Hot summer on the horizon

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Super Nan achieves her IronMāori goal

Amanda Hita took a few seconds to savour the moment. As the 52-year-old from the Hawke's Bay was joined by three of her mokopuna in the finishing chute of... Read More