Te Puke Fire Brigade report: Fire from ashes in plastic bin successfully fought
Two calls in the same weekend could have had catastrophic consequences.
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Whakatāne take honours at Harris Cup Carnival
But host club Pukehina is closing the gap.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop
How many extra-curricular activities should our children be doing?
Two families share tips on how they make the after-school juggle work.
Pay error ‘disappoints’ council employees
Staff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.
Zespri boss Dan Mathieson leaving for job with global berry giant
The CEO of seven years will stay to oversee the new season's export sales.
Surf update: 'Some big waves' rolling in, praise for beachgoers
The MetService has forecast rough seas.
Te Puke Sports to field women’s rugby team
Black Fern Santo Taumata to be part of the new team's coaching set up.
Lock up those sheds, tool thieves are active
Theft from sheds is once again a problem for Katikati and surrounding areas.
Watch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive
'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'
'Undriveable': Fleeing drivers crash into police vehicle
Two vehicles crashed into a police car.
'On the water... everyone is equal': Meet the 93-year-old competitive rower
He had a taste of the sport as a child before returning to it in his 70s.
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
Risky and closed but 'thousands' still walking to Cathedral Cove
DoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.
'Rough out there': Warning to walkers as 'big waves' surge up beaches
A lifeguard said it was 'pretty rough out there'.
Showing off sheep skills
Bex Tasker trains her farm animals to do tricks, just like dogs
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'
Driver says the behaviour is not unusual and he is "exasperated" by the danger posed.
The Small Print Exhibition: Small prints, small prices, big quality
The travelling exhibition comes to Carlton Gallery.
Te Puke and Papamoa post big Western Bay cricket wins
Te Puke's game saw nearly 600 runs scored.
Seaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of Tauranga
The man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
Opinion: Education standards will increase with great parenting
OPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
Letters to the editor: A big thank you to hospital staff
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Hometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory
“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”
'I was in a terrible place': From meth addiction to modelling
Taranaki woman has become a social media star after charting her meth addiction recovery.
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crash
Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.