'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes
"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.
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Three-metre cavity closes part of Tauranga state highway
A failed stormwater drain is thought to blame for the hole.
When Kane Williamson made a century batting at No 8: Tales from his first coach
'That’s just the mark of the boy back then at the age of 12 - and nothing’s changed.'
Deemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 years
The housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.
'Catastrophic': Motorists livid over traffic delays on major state highway
'Man on crutches was walking faster than the traffic.'
Bella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by council
But the council says it made the right decision at the time.
Bitcoin takes big step forward after regulator's nod
OPINION: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust quickly emerged as one of the favourites.
'Significant' toll: Ram-raiders leave staff reeling after smashing into liquor store
Alcohol worth more than $10,000 was stolen and the damage was extensive.
Man sentenced for 'slashing' victim during burglary at Indian restaurant
The defendant stated he did not remember doing any of the actions he committed.
Toilet humour?
Just why was this inconveniently placed lavatory photographed in Te Puke?
'Seen in 30 minutes': New 'hybrid' medical clinic opens in Pāpāmoa
'It was just about seeing someone ... and not having to wait for a GP to be available.'
Opinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?
OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?
'Literally Dying': Blake Pavey on his new comedy show and living with cystic fibrosis
'It’s not really punching up or down, it’s more punching myself in the face.'
'It’s been quite overwhelming': Teacher's shock diagnosis
Maia advises anyone facing a similar ordeal not to google too much after a diagnosis.
'Let's do one thing big': Small town golf club's big Masters prize
Whangamata Golf Club in the Coromandel is raffling a trip to the Masters.
Dennise Hall’s 40 years at Carter House
Dennise first worked in the rest home's kitchen as a high school student.
'No idea how to look after a house': Bad tenants 'ruining' it for others
'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'
Muggy nights: Major retailer running low on fans as temperatures soar
Records tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.
'A vision from the start': Tarawera Ultra boss reflects leading into milestone
The 2024 event will take place from February 17 to 18.
'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes ahead
Men’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.
'Grooving jazz festival': Thousands set to attend annual music event
About 700 musicians including youth performers will attend the festival in Tauranga.
Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks
Severe weather washed out the original bridge.
18yo arrested in relation to Bayfair robbery, search for others continue
Police were called to a robbery at a store on Girven Rd around 3pm on January 27.
Takeaway summit and Te Puke Easter trail on again this year
The community get-together is to take place on February 28.
Warning as families turn to buy-now pay-later for groceries at The Warehouse
Families are using it to cover the cost of groceries.
Watch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid
'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'
History in sight for dominant Black Caps
New Zealand broke down a stubborn South Africa to seal a crushing win in the first test.
Motorkhana and fencing competition new attractions at Te Puke A&P Show
Te Puke A&P Show is to take place on Saturday.
Students to get leg up from BOP Education Trust
Students from Pāpāmoa College and Te Puke High School among those to benefit.
Recovery roadworks to resume across Coromandel
Last summer’s storms resulted in 50 major slip sites and surface flooding.
They gave her a new liver as a baby - 30 years later she's racing 243km to celebrate
'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Is Kane Williamson closing in on NZ's Goat?
Just how many test centuries could Kane Williamson finish on?