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Last surviving member of the Māori Battalion dies

The last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion has died at the age of 99. Sir Robert Gillies, known as "Bom", served in B company during World War... Read More

There’s no stopping Nico

Nine-year-old kart racer Nico Thomasen's time as a cadet has ended on a high as the North Island Championship comes to an end. Despite having a major foot... Read More

Village’s emergency housing motel impacts

A claim that emergency housing motels have not impacted tourism in Rotorua has been rubbished by one of the oldest tourism operators in the country. A three-day... Read More

Police appeal for information after hit and run

Police are appealing for information following a hit and run in Taupō which left a young person with serious injuries. At around 6:50pm on Tuesday 5 November,... Read More

Kaitiaki role a lifetime in the making

When Craig Reidy (Ngāti Maru, Te Rarawa) was spending time with his grandfather early on in his life it was more than just intergenerational bonding. Although... Read More

Tauranga marathon back, even bigger than ever

More than 2000 runners and walkers are currently registered ahead of this Sunday's Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga City to Surf Fun Run/Walk. The long-range weather... Read More

No one has to cry alone

Are you grappling with the profound grief and isolation that comes with losing someone to suicide? Grief Support Services invites you to their Remembrance... Read More

Bringing the BoP together for brews, bands and BBQ

If you're into craft beer, live music and barbecue, this festival is for you. Tauranga Smoke - Brews, Bands and BBQs is coming to Soper Reserve on Saturday,... Read More

Vandalism and theft at newly revamped pool

Rotorua's newly upgraded Aquatic Centre has had to deal with thousands of dollars worth of theft and vandalism since it reopened. There have been 11 incidents... Read More

Buses: Temporary suspension of bike rack use

From November 9, bike rack use on all public transport buses in the region will be temporarily stopped. In a statement released this week, the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Pukehina man says council ignored residents' views

A Pukehina resident has questioned why the council bothered with community consultation after it rejected the majority's view to refund more than $500,000 in... Read More

Record AIMS Games boost for local coffers

The Zespri AIMS Games has proved a bumper bright spot amid a recession, with latest figures showing the annual tournament recently injected $8.78 million into... Read More