'Devastating' influenza outbreak hits Whitianga - six dead
Tragic Whitianga outbreak shows why infected people should avoid rest homes, expert says.
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Bowlers are back on the green
Indoor Bowls are played at the Te Puke Citizens RSA Club on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Super-saloon driver Chris Cowling’s late start no handicap
National champ racing at his home track for the first time this season on Saturday.
Te Puke Police report
A timely reminder to have a look around to see how secure your property is.
Te Puke High School head students ready for the year
Head students' different strengths will help them in the role.
11m-wide tomo: SH29A to close two nights this week for repair work
The cause of the large opening in the ground has also been revealed.
Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
Summer has finally arrived in New Zealand - unlike a year ago.
‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.
Rapist on the run in Australia after Rotorua jury convicts him of attacking teen girls
He fled to Australia while on bail but his trial went ahead without him anyway.
Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.
Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
Six people died in the space of 12 days as a result of the outbreak.
Calls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue
”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”
Rich praise for UCI BMX Racing World Cup round in Rotorua
The BMX World Cup event in Rotorua was lauded by officials and the riding community.
Saving a Te Puna native bush reserve
Friends of I’Anson Bush Reserve dedicate countless hours to pest animal and plant control.
TEL to close for three nights next week
The shared pathway alongside the TEL is closed until May
Fusion of genres as divas perform at folk club
The three musicians come together as Tuahine.
Concert celebrates the flower power era
Organisers were pleased all three twilight concerts went ahead this year.
Top cycle tracks revealed
There's a bike ride for everyone in the Western Bay of Plenty.
IRD clinics boost Te Puke Library services
The appointment-only clinics will be on the second Tuesday of each month
11m wide tomo: SH29A to close two nights this week for repair work
Totara St was expected to reopen today.
'Significant risk': GP practice could have to reduce services due to pay equity claim
'If the funder does not act on this urgently, we are likely to need to restructure.'
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
‘Like giving candy, then taking it away’': Support dog banned from pools
Jarrod Tumai cares for a teenager with nonverbal autism.
Anglers' big day out
The 19th Annual Ongare Point Fishing Competition was held earlier this month.
Sacked worker demanded $100m of money, gold bullion after refusing to get Covid vaccine
The ERA found he had been 'doctor shopping' for a medical exemption for the Covid vaccine.
Cricket: Te Puke and Pāpāmoa both win
Te Puke beat Geyser City without losing a wicket.
'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working
$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
Meet the man eating crispy possum tails, BBQ hedgehogs
Keeping it Wild YouTube sensation chows down on wild meals.