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Response from our readers after mystery farmer helps to bale grass
Thank you to the hay baler, says Te Puna residents.
Baywide Cricket: Te Puke and Pāpāmoa tie
Te Puke now sit alone at the top of the Baywide standings
Boat sinks in Tauranga estuary
The boat is submerged next to the jetty on Chapel St.
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
Whakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to close
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
What the US presidential election could mean for the markets
OPINION: The US economy can perform well under governments of all shapes.
Superstar spotting: Why Aquaman was soaking up Rotorua's hospitality
The superstar spent a night soaking in Rotorua's hot pools before having drinks at a bar.
How a plant-based diet changed this woman's life
Plus tips how to make the switch simple and sustainable.
Sonya Bateson: The kind of 'free ride' we should give jobseekers
OPINION: The 'free ride' for beneficiaries is over, according to PM.
'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents
'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'
'Bittersweet': Brother of killed Whakaari guide speaks out after verdict
'No matter what way you look at it, it doesn’t bring anybody home.'
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
Stricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court ruling
The Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.
'Significant delays' expected on SH2 as overnight works carried out
A section of State Highway 2 will have one-hour traffic holds overnight next week.
Whakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparations
Twenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.
Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose
Bay of Plenty's Taupō Wahed says he has no regrets.
Hot topics quiz: Where was Joe Exotic aka Tiger King’s GW Zoo based?
How good is your general knowledge? Test yourself with our hot topics quiz.
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.
Controversial road closure leads to $5m in fines
Since the cul-de-sac was created in March 2022, 34,299 fines have been issued.
How a man who murdered his wife could serve less than two years in prison
'There are some cases where you’ve got complete sympathy.'
'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
All Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installed
Weighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.
'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth space
No room left to take on new shipping services.
ComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claims
Companies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.
Hot topics quiz: What song did The Beatles open with in the band’s rooftop performance?
How good is your general knowledge? Test yourself with our hot topics quiz.
Pot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successful
It comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.
Man jailed for killing elderly wife in failed suicide pact
John Salter strangled his wife Jean with a necktie but couldn't take his own life.
Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
'Nice feel about it': How this BoP town is meeting its housing needs
Te Mania housing development creating a community.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Failed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealed
But those behind it are considering trying again.