Bay of Plenty: Māori wards campaign ends in mum’s surprise seat on regional council

Mawera Karetai didn’t erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty, so ...

Bay of Plenty fire crews battle 2ha blaze near Whanarua Bay

Fire crews are battling a large 1-2 hectare blaze in difficult Bay of Plenty terrain. Fire and Emergency shift manager Ryan ...
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Bay of Plenty seize first innings points in strong Hawke Cup build-up

Our Bay of Plenty senior representative cricket side picked up from where they left off last season, taking first innings points from Northland, after a long journey to Northland last weekend.

Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Elects First-Ever Wahine Māori Chair

Councillors have elected Matemoana McDonald as Chair, and Glenn Dougal as Deputy Chair, marking the beginning of a new ...

Bay of Plenty councillors ramp up security after threats

At least two newly elected councillors will be accessing newly available support after facing harassment and threats during ...
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Bay of Plenty fire crews battle 2ha blaze

Fire crews are battling a large 1-2 hectare blaze in difficult Bay of Plenty terrain. Fire and Emergency shift manager Ryan Green said crews responded to reports of a vegetation f ...