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'Death was his only reprieve': Dog chained for five years, owner fined $2000
'He was so hungry that he was eating the plastic wrappers of his dog roll.'
New Te Puke Neighbourhood Support area co-ordinator steps up
Colleen is well-versed in what’s happening in her rural community.
Traffic delays while SH2 vandalism is repaired
Repair works are taking place on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Ōmokoroa.
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
Multicultural concert a highlight of Te Puke High School’s Cultural Week
The week celebrated the myriad cultures present within the school.
Magma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White Island
Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Best in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announced
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plume
Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.
85 gifts of life: How a hospital job made him a blood donor
'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'
Cancer, landslide, crash: Injured forklift driver's 'hellish' years
The Mount Maunganui man says he is still 'so thankful' despite his harsh experiences.
Mother and daughter bridge duo an unexpected pair
The mother said she got “absolutely, totally hooked and addicted” with the game.
Guns, ammo, drugs and stolen tools allegedly found at BoP property
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police searched a Whakatāne property.
Les Misérables: The show will go on after three Covid cancellations
'Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise,' says theatre president.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
Olympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekend
It will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.
'First house I put an offer on': First home success after seven years' saving
She says the market for first-home buyers seems 'pretty good'.
One person dead, one seriously injured after two-vehicle crash in Tauranga
Motorists advised to avoid area near intersection of SH29A and expect delays.
Two-storey home on fire in Matata
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are attending a structure fire in Matata, Whakatāne.
New camera keeping an eye on Whakaari/White Island
The camera looks west giving another view of the volcano.
Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
'I was only a little fella': Son steps up to 'tough' challenge in mum's memory
'Now that I’m older, I look back and realise that there was a big gap there.'
'We all tried to lift': Witnesses rush to help driver 'pinned' under forklift
'I don’t think I have ever heard someone scream like this in my life before.'
Person injured after car-cyclist crash in Tauranga
The crash was reported to police at 2.20pm.
'Sometimes it’s hard to smile': Hospo struggles through tough winter
The last year has been one of the 'most challenging periods', an industry leader says.
Official funding for events to lift regional tourism
The Government is giving grants to boost Bay of Plenty and Coromandel tourism.
Rolled forklift: Person taken to hospital after getting trapped
Crews were sent to an address about 11.49am.