China travel boom driven by TikTok trends and ‘Chinamaxxing’ craze
Key attractions include futuristic cities, traditional experiences, and iconic sites in Beijing and Shanghai. Photo / Unsplash “A…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council backs plan despite mayors’ warning
“I feel we are in a very difficult situation. This is a long-term plan, 2024-2034. The way things…
MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty west of Kawerau
Marshall said today was looking to be “quite humid”, with warmer minimum temperatures. “For example, in Whakatāne, their…
Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty with risk of flooding and slips
Residents are being urged to prepare for heavy rain, with streams and rivers likely to rise rapidly and…
Total Mobility subsidy cut leaves Bay of Plenty users fearing isolation
For Tauranga resident Jan Nesbit, who is blind, the increase raises difficult questions about what she can afford…
UFC: Navajo Stirling set for biggest test of career to date with Ion Cutelaba match-up – On The Up
“The other guys I’ve fought were prospects like I am now, just new guys. But this guy’s obviously…
Bay of Plenty tops ASB economic rankings on export and job growth
“Growth is not at the levels we’ve seen historically, but the region continues to outperform many parts of…
Bay of Plenty byelection to fill councillor Malcolm Campbell’s seat
“Along with the rollout of the Government’s Simplifying Local Government programme, there are still important regional decisions that…
Court hears Piripi Tukaokao’s emotional admissions over Harley Shrimpton’s death in Western Bay of Plenty
The now 23-year-old told police that after burying Shrimpton’s body near a creek on a Poripori Rd property…
Bay of Plenty rent growth slows as supply and costs reshape market
East Rentals property manager Theresa Brand said the most expensive rentals in Tauranga were “heavily centred” around the…
Local government reforms: Thames-Coromandel mayor pitches Bay of Plenty merger
Revell put a slide of a giant love heart on the big screen in Rotorua’s council chambers, as…
Bay of Plenty locals push for safety upgrades on SH2 crash hot spot
Residents attended a two-vehicle crash on April 7, in which eight people were injured, with one having to…