Manawatū, Bay of Plenty pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
“That was a wake-up call for pharmacists around the country to the fact that if they miss something…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Caulerpa and gold clams: Bay of Plenty battles to keep invaders from its waters
It has since been found at multiple locations around the top of the North Island and is now…
Bay of Plenty: Three‑generation journey shows change drives kiwifruit success in Tauranga
Like his grandfather, Blair couldn’t agree more about change being the only constant. “I’ve been in this [kiwifruit]…
Bay of Plenty teen denies raping schoolgirl, says he went into her room so she could ‘paint his face’
She said it would happen in her room, under a trampoline, or behind some bushes on the Bay…
White tūī sighting in Bay of Plenty garden thrills locals
“I saw it one day flying around and in our avocado tree. Then it started becoming a daily…
Bay of Plenty teenager on trial charged with raping young schoolgirl
The girl, who was 6 at the time of her evidential video interview, told the interviewer the boy…
Tauranga Business Awards 2025: Chamber names 25 finalists
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Police investigating serious assault in Ōpōtiki
Bay of Plenty Times 6 Nov, 2025 12:10 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Bay of Plenty fire crews battle 2ha blaze near Whanarua Bay
Firefighters were called to the scene of a large fire in the Bay of Plenty around 3am. Fire…
Fireworks ban urged as Bay of Plenty incidents spark safety pleas
Breeding stallion Rockafella was put down on November 8 last year after being injured when he was spooked…
New Zealand Great Walk alternatives: lesser-known tramps worth exploring
The answer lies partly in the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marketing machinery. While the 11 Great Walks represent…