Now hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest
'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'
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Council ‘disappointed’ by local government review
Commission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.
Faecal contamination: Health warning issued for Tauranga stream
Regular sampling of the stream water will continue.
Quick turnaround for Paengaroa Top School
Full field of 22 teams set to battle for Top School title.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
Top-ranked Kiwi wingfoiler flying high
GWA Wingfoil World Tour is on now and its top-ranked Kiwi is Katikati’s Jeremiah McDonald.
New trails a treat for locals
The Waitekohekohe Recreational Park is officially open.
Dog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centres
Development of the parks will take place this year and next.
'The screams were horrendous': Surfer's warning after saving mum, kids from 'gnarly' rip
A surfer says the rip was like nothing he had seen before in 20 years of living there.
All-female Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving patrol celebrates International Women’s Day
Sixteen wahine patrolled the beach and consisted of different ages and abilities.
Construction of two new Ōmokoroa schools get Govt tick
Construction of two new schools in Ōmokoroa will begin next year.
SH25 to re-open overnight between Hikuai and Opoutere
State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Opoutere will re-open overnight under stop/go traffic.
Swim free at Te Puke pool this weekend
The council was disappointed the pool could not be opened for the community earlier.
Chiefs looking forward to first run at home of season
Chiefs excited to be home in front of family and fans for the first time this season.
Female rescue helicopter crew members appreciated
Female crew members of the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter thanked for their dedication.
Waihī apprentice uses C-Pen device to combat dyslexia
C-Pens scan text and read it aloud, which can help those in trades dealing with dyslexia.
'Largely unintelligible': Tio Faulkner's High Court appeal rejected
Tio Faulkner was jailed after dumping demolition waste into Tauranga Harbour.
One critical after e-bike incident in Tauranga
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Coromandel highway closed after further collapse
The road was originally closed early Monday morning.
Comment: Group tapping workforce opportunities
OPINION: Our work is finding regional solutions for regional labour market challenges.
Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence
OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.
Opinion: The big question the census didn't ask but will still answer
Kiwis may be losing their religion but need reasons to keep the faith in big public data.
Baygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment Awards
Baygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.
'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options
Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.
Planner: $88m Tauranga wharf extension will have ‘no significant cumulative effects’
The Port of Tauranga has applied for a resource consent for its $88m expansion plans
'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid fails
Change 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council to save $7m in rates collection
'The benefits far outweigh the costs that we’ve incurred in terms of better engagement.'
Light vehicles and essential travel only between Hikuai and Ōpoutere on SH25
An underslip is limiting travel between Hikuai and Ōpoutere.
Turtle-y awesome: 'Cheeky' green turtle Smee returned to ocean
He needed help after being hooked by a fisherman.
Downpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in Omanu
Heavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Kiri Gillespie: Time to break habits as cost-of-living crisis bites
Opinion: Things have changed. So has my mindset.
Dozens attend storytime session with drag queens despite complaints
The event was well-attended despite a number of complaints.