Western Bay households face 13.6pc rates rise
There is a proposal to delay 12 projects.
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BoP residents wake to icy temps, Minister praises restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.
Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series
A Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.
Award for man making the Bay accessible for all
The Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport was held last month.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter
Tween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.
'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
'Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds
Tauranga dance studio heading to The World of Dance Competition in LA.
'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.
'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikes
Junior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.
New manager at Katikati's community hub
Nicky Austin hopes to secure more funding to continue the centre's programmes.
Homeless in Whakatāne: ‘We’ve got nowhere to go’
“We’ve got heaps of blankets, but it is getting cold at night.”
In the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caper
The pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.
'Winter-like surge': Temperatures drop in region, -4.4C on Desert Rd
Weather remains sunny but chilly,
Hope for Katikati farm to become a new regional park
Ian Nobel hopes to gift the land to the public which has special environmental qualities. Video / Alex Cairns
New murals grace walls of Te Puke schools
A feature of the town centre, the murals are replaced roughly every four years.
Hump day dosh! Winning Lotto tickets sold in Tauranga
Eleven players won nationwide.
Proposed 33-hour music festival gets cool reception from council
Authorities say event will be too loud and there will be too many cars.
Historic photo of rugby legends submitted
The line-up of the 1908 New Zealand rugby team.
Te Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency
“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."
'Sucker punch': New details emerge about Ponsonby Rd killer's criminal past
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.
Te Puke Online app can be downloaded
Te Puke residents are given the chance to showcase how the app works.
Letters: Roll on the election; cocktail party concerns
Our readers have their say.
Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead at rural property; convoy arrives at address
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station
Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
Shakespeare in Shorts coming to Te Puke Repertory
The Bard's popular and more obscure works will be performed.
Ria Hall’s documentary calls for support for Māori māmā
The goal is to revive the awa, their puhinui for birthing in future generations.
What's On in Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Waihī Beach
Bob Dylan, bees, emergency planning and more.
'Disengaged': Frustration for parents waiting for new school as lot stays empty
A dad says kids are stuck spending a 'stupid amount of time' on buses to get to school.
'Last straw': Pensioner reveals the moment she decided to report years of alleged violence
The woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.
Frolicking orca delights Tauranga family
Photo shows the orca swimming in the break waves.