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Spate of abandoned boats sinking prompts warning in Bay of Plenty
Boat owners should keep up with maintenance or they may face costly salvage bills, a deputy harbourmaster says.

Solomon Islands marriage age is a children's rights issue - Save the Children
A children's charity advocating to raise the marriage age from 15 to 18 in the Solomon Islands says it is a children's rights issue.

Blow to Magic with former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio to depart
Magic captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio won't be returning to the Waikato Bay of Plenty for the 2026 ANZ Premiership season.

Whanganui High School bus crashes into cars in afternoon accident
The principal of the school said the bus was pulling out of a bay area when it hit a car travelling along the street - it then proceeded to hit a second car.

Police recruitment drive sees dozens of cops head to Australia
Northern Territory police targeted the Eastern Bay of Plenty, running a sales pitch in Whakatane in November.

Hawke's Bay v North Harbour – NPC round three
Follow live coverage as Hawke's Bay host North Harbour at McLean Park in Napier in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

Bay of Plenty v Canterbury – NPC round three
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Canterbury at Tauranga Domain in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

Best of Bay of Plenty architecture celebrated at awards
The best of Bay of Plenty architecture was celebrated on Friday at the Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, recognising excellence in residential, commercial and interior design.

Cook Islands 'open to anything' for seabed mining partnerships
A director at the Seabed Minerals Authority says that, as a small island nation, the Cook Islands is always looking to partner with other jurisdictions.

Family pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Holiday Park
A cousin of the woman killed in the Bay of Plenty on Thursday says she was a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, aunty and friend.

Hundreds of RSE workers gear up for sports festival in Tauranga
Close to 500 workers from around the Bay of Plenty area will participate in the RSE Sports Festival in Tauranga on Saturday.

Gin brand aims to create that first moment of bliss, says founder
Hawke’s Bay entrepreneur Alice McKinley has always created experiences for clients and her new gin brand is being exported to California and beyond, so adding to her story.

Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'
But Surangel Whipps Jr says he respects the position of the Solomon Islands as hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting.

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, road snowfall warnings as winter weather plays havoc
A number of Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled while road snowfall warnings have been issued across both the South and North islands.

Weather: Wind gusts could reach 100kph in parts of North Island, chance of thundestorms
MetService also said there was moderate risk of thunderstorms, with Bay of Plenty expected to be hit by heavy rain during the commute home.

After PNG, Australia’s soft power game with China extends to Solomons
Just like PNG’s NRL team, a new Brisbane-backed Solomon Islands soccer club could become an unlikely arena in Australia’s geopolitical rivalry with China.

The Flaxmere tenor following his dreams in Florence
Young Hawke's Bay tenor Taylor Wallbank will soon be following in the footsteps of his operatic heroes.

Tonga King's move to control foreign affairs 'a step backwards' - democracy advocates
The youngest daughter of late Tongan PM 'Akilisi Pohiva and leader of the Friendly Islands Democratic Party says pro-democracy campaigners are "completely against" King Tupou VI's decision.