Te Puke Rep names first patron since 2017
The new patron will attend the gala openings of shows and events at Litt Park Theatre.
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'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.
Ultra-Trail apologises after some runners struggle to get water on hot day
4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.
Rotorua hot pool mystery: Did a man fall in? Why police can't find a body
Why searchers are struggling to confirm their suspicion in the near-boiling pool.
Unique piece of Katikati history returns for public display
Original shop mural submission finds its way back home.
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
The 31yo gangster's funeral was held today. Police seized several motorcycles throughout.
Angie Belcher's new bounce-along book
The manuscript was submitted to the publishers two years ago.
Person injured after boat fire at workshop
Emergency services were called to the fire at Cross Rd.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.
New venture for Chrome Collective
Katikati Resource Recovery Centre opens its doors.
Pride Week: Support for diversity 'improving slowly' in Tauranga
Businesses and organisations are supporting Tauranga Pride Week.
Solving clues and digging for cash
The scavenger hunt took entrants to Waihī Beach’s picturesque spots
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Novice cat show for all breeds
The show has a section for first time domestic moggies.
Best season yet for little dotterels
Brighton Reserve had the largest dotterel breeding colony this season.
Expectations surpassed from Christmas campaign
Chrismas campaign raises $86,000 for Waipuna Hospice.
One-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot scheme
A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.
Popular playgrounds bring free fun
Western Bay parks offer the perfect free summer fun.
'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiaries
The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.
First success for golfer in Charles Tou
Hillier finishes 14 under par to take the win
Anne Perrott's art on show at Constables Gallery
Favourite subjects are people and plants
Stretching the food budget: Working parents skip meals to save money as prices rise
Both parents work fulltime and budget 52 weeks of the year.
New look bar and restaurant for The Club Katikati
New venture is part of changes for The Club — previously Katikati RSA and Citizens Club
Three rushed to hospital after crashes in Te Puke, Welcome Bay
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'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
Trophy proves its worth in Western Bay cricket
The challenge trophy has changed hands on six times already this season.
Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui
Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.
Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Roundabout grass mown down by vigilante hay baler
Long grass is being turned into hay on a busy Bay of Plenty roundabout.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
'Increasing buyer activity': Tauranga's average property value rises to $1.09m
The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.