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The Western Bay of Plenty area has been gifted a new Hato Hone St John ambulance.
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An outdoor photography display showcases a foundation's support for local causes.
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What the cluck? Chook rule sparks social media backlash
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School's memorial scholarship to be run by charity
Decisions on who gets the scholarship will remain with former trustees.
Unsung heroes of Gumboot Friday come together
Corey Choat meets former All Black Ian Jones to recreate photo.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Three bidders fight over luxury Mount home, sending price over $3m
Wealthy buyers pounce on new or newly renovated homes in Bay of Plenty’s hottest market.
Container expansion stoush: Port of Tauranga modifies plan, but keeps lid on cash offer
Port's Environment Court bid being challenged by 11 local iwi and hapu groups.
Richard Prebble: Losing sleep over the chances of a credit rating downgrade
I had an “Holy cow” moment at 3.40am on Saturday.
Super Rugby: McMillan recommits to Chiefs
Gallagher Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan will be with the club until at least 2026.
Coromandel update: State highway works in April
SH25 Opoutere: An underslip has caused significant damage to the road structure.
More spinifex seeds needed
Dune resilience and sustainability depends on the sand-binding kōwhangatara/spinifex.
Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.
Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent
Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.
Final Bayfair flyover bridge to open this month
The flyover will open in a temporary configuration.
Katikati's Crank Up Day ready to roll
Crank Up Day is back for 2023, with vintage machinery sure to delight the whole family.
Avocado forum puts Katikati on global stage
Avocado experts from around the world descended on Katikati recently.
Programme focuses on turning round youth offending
Govt programme will help steer rangatahi into training and employment.
Free lunchtime concert in Thames
Thames Citizens’ Band directed by Linden Moyle who play on April 28 at St George’s
Opinion: 'Jacindamania' and Ardern's legacy for NZ
This week marks the beginning of Jacinda Ardern’s life outside Parliament.
National junior title for Watts
A fourth in the weekend's final race was enough to take the title.
Pōwhiri welcomes RSE workers
Te Rereatukahia Marae received this year's RSE workers with a pōwhiri recently.
'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacks
Two pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.
Fit, 29, non-drinker, non-smoker: Woman's plea after losing partner to cancer
What the signs are, how to look after yourself and what to do.
Hauraki Coromandel Sports results
Thames Tennis Club held its annual club champs on Sunday, April 16.
Luxon and Nats hear Coromandel’s concerns
About 70 people came to hear Christopher Luxon speak in Thames last week.
Ōmokoroa eatery takes festival prize
An Ōmokoroa restaurant has wowed judges in the Plates of Plenty Challenge.
Firearms stolen from two BoP properties
Police remind firearm owners to take preventative security measures.
Coromandel attracting international tourists again
The Coromandel has bucked the trend with an autumnal revival of international visitors.