Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
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Where now for Waihī Harbour Wetland?
Restoration work would not be possible without support from councils, trusts and industry.
Students get the lowdown
Grant from community board pays for Street Smart book printing.
The joys of being an international student
Te Puke High School to welcome first new international students since the pandemic began.
'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Surgeon racking up the Ks
Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust hopes to raise $30,000-$50,000.
One dead in Bay of Plenty crash
Emergency services were called to the scene on Rangiuru Rd.
Karters looking forward to spring
The Kartsport BoP club is looking to resurface and extend its Apparelmaster Raceway track.
Role-playing possibilities at playcentre
Te Puke Playcentre will have been operating for 50 years in 2023.
Kiri Allan a loud beating drum for Te Puke
Local knowledge key for minister as she visits town to canvas wide range of issues.
Tolls temporarily waived on Tauranga Eastern Link - but only in one direction
Te Puke Highway, near Pah Rd, will be reduced to one lane for three weeks from May 16.
Pirates take bragging rights in local derby
Victory for Te Puke Sports sees them retain the Jordan Cup.
Jo Raphael: Digger the dog's return proves microchips' worth
OPINION: Digger's year-long adventure has a happy ending because of microchipping.
Rugby derby could be a spicy affair
The Jordan Cup is at stake as Te Puke teams clash in Baywide rugby.
Restoration a complex business
The group behind the restoration is constantly on the lookout for new threats.
And that's a wrap! Art deco cinema closes doors for last time
The Capitol Cinema hosted a world premiere in 2014 - and circus elephants back in the day.
Deputy throws hat in mayoral ring
Accommodating population growth will be a major Western Bay issue going forward.
'This is going to be bad': Resident describes early hours crash
Car's occupants were seen climbing up the bank following crash.
Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later
The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.
Te Puke Utd win, lose and draw
Nick Johnson and Sammi Parish each score a brace for their respective teams
Worker hurt in forklift incident stable after surgery
The injured person was airlifted to hospital
Women's cancers the focus of health event
Local cancer survivors to share their stories at Te Puke event
Stories of whānau's contribution remembered
The Te Puke High School head girl's whānau served in both world wars.
How a community group rescued a wetland
The area has been transformed into one of the best places for wetland birds
Rockstar Mum! Bay performer releases second single
"People don't expect this. I'm not the norm in the business."
Letters to the editor: On Tauranga's revamp; keeping our green spaces and Matariki
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Trust aims to bridge the cycleway gap
The Te Puke Trail Trust's first goal is to bridge the Waiāri River.
A war spent at sea: 99-year-old sailor remembers
Ron Wallbank and his father Edgar both served in World War II.
Teachers' real world learning
Teachers are getting the chance to connect with real world science.
What law change means for Te Puke neighbourhoods
New rules allow more homes and different kinds of homes where demand exceeds supply.
Boaties rescued after rolling on Kaituna Bar
Rescue brings change of mindset for boatie.
Students examine forest and shore
MOWS programme inspires students to consider environmental careers.