

Cancer Society Calls for More Eastern Bay Volunteers Ahead of Daffodil Day
With August and Daffodil Day fast approaching, the Cancer Society is putting out a call for more volunteers across the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Holly Grundy
Jul 221 min read


One Person is Critically Injured after Crash Near Papamoa Beach
One person is in critical condition after a crash on State Highway 2 near Papamoa Beach.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road around 9:50am following reports of a two-vehicle collision.

Holly Grundy
Jun 261 min read


Bay of Plenty Launches New Zealand’s First Inhaler Recycling Trial
The Bay of Plenty is the first region in New Zealand to pilot a programme aimed at recycling metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), in a bid to reduce their environmental impact.

Holly Grundy
Jun 111 min read


Busy April for Aerocool Rescue Helicopter with 36 Missions Across Coastal Bay of Plenty
April was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team, which carried out 36 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region.

Holly Grundy
May 202 min read


Eastern Bay Set for Major Upgrade in After-Hours Health Services
Access to urgent and after-hours healthcare services in the Eastern Bay is set to improve as part of Budget 2025.

Holly Grundy
May 191 min read


Extended Interview: Health NZ Plans To Fully Restore Whakatane Hospital Maternity Services
Health NZ Deputy CEO Cath Cronin speaks to 1XX News about the progress on fully restoring Whakatāne Hospital's maternity service.

1XX News
Mar 181 min read


Whakatane Mayor Raises Funds For Child Cancer Foundation
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca joined mayors nationwide last Friday, to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Radio 1XX
Mar 171 min read

