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Mystery of the nameless faces

'Deceased. Brian might be alive. Deceased, deceased, don't know, deceased…” Retired cop, Bayfair man Brian Lissette, thumbing an old image from... Read More

Rediscovering her art through new eyes

When artist Win Mcgreggor's eyesight began to deteriorate, she reluctantly set aside her brushes and believed her painting days were over. It was about a... Read More

School's plea for scrap metal fundraiser

Welcome Bay School's PTA is asking people to rummage through their backyards, homes and businesses to find scrap metal to aid a court resurfacing fundraiser. The... Read More

Mountain bikers to host adventure day for all

There's a recreational jewel hidden up Thompson Track just south of Katikati - and Western Bay of Plenty is invited to enjoy its mountain biking trails... Read More

Relay For Life returns to Tauranga next month

The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is bringing its iconic fundraising event, Relay For Life, back to Tauranga next month. People from across the region... Read More

Biggest Children’s Day yet for Tauranga

Tauranga will transform into a giant playground of creativity, colour and community spirit when Children's Day celebrations take over from February 23 to March... Read More

How renewing poor pasture boosts dairy profits

Dairy farmers need to look at their best paddocks to see what the poorest can produce once improved. Industry-good body DairyNZ says maximising pasture growth,... Read More

Kids’ fishing and hunting comp is back

Wake up kids - for those wanting to enter this year's Katikati-based Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition on March 27-29, early bird entries are now open. After... Read More

Century heroics hand Hawke Cup back to BOP

After more than a year parked up in New Plymouth, the Hawke Cup is on the move once more. Bay of Plenty became the first challenger in the last five challenges... Read More

Baypark Speedway back at full throttle

Baypark Speedway roars back to life this weekend, with its marquee event for the fastest machines on dirt set to headline the resumption of a weather-disrupted... Read More

Asian Food Festival rescheduled

The Asian Food Festival at Tauranga's Historic Village, postponed from last weekend due to the weather forecast, will now take place this Saturday, February... Read More

Dax Holland death: Man charged with murder

Police have arrested a man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of Tauranga man Dax Holland. Holland's body was found at Wharepai Domain on... Read More