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Kiwifruit v Parliament coming to Te Puke

Afternoon of sport and culture to support RSE's home communities.

'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness

The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.

One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2

Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry

Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.

Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change

OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed

Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging

'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.

Vandalism and death threats: New law welcomed for campaign advertising

A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.

Catastrophic: Exodus of Kiwi workers expected to hit hospitality sector

Survey shows 38% of businesses have staff planning an OE when borders open.

'Feeling the squeeze': Which 10 Tauranga suburbs have dropped in property value?

Tauranga's average property slid 0.2 per cent to $1.237m in the last three months.

Food providers 'stretched' as prices high, demand higher

"We're finding it harder to find enough food ... there's not much food around."

Mount Maunganui house fire being treated as suspicious

Firefighters were called to the Mount Maunganui house about 4pm on Friday.

'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face

Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.

Person, critical, flown to hospital after crash in Karangahake

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Letters to the editor: Tougher penalties needed for crims

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': What the health reforms mean for the Bay

Pete Chandler said Health NZ would address inequity and the Bay's growing population.