Plan to turn popular berry farm into housing takes another step
“You can’t have your house and your strawberry, too,” says mayor Victor Luca.
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'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
'Dazed like a stunned mullet': Couple gobsmacked after mega $8.3m Lotto win
It’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.
'Lucky touch': The store that's sold million-dollar Lotto tickets
The Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.
'Bounce back': Most suburbs saw average values increase over past three months
OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.
Have you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from Whakatāne
Anyone with any information is asked to call police.
Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit
He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.
Millions of litres: Bay kiwifruit grower fined for illegal water take
The company was convicted in the Tauranga District Court.
No 1 for number twos! Rotorua wins best loo, Tauranga best large city
The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
‘Ingrained hatred’: Should warring Mongrel Mob and Black Power be rewarded for good behaviour?
An expert makes the suggestion as police crack down on gang violence.
Day of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robbery
Mobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.
Gang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powers
Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.
Lifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour Weekend
Lifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.
Man heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn down
The regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.
'I left the ticket in the car': Couple dream big after $500k win
The couple “still can’t believe” their luck.
Horror night as three dead in separate crashes
All the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.
Serious injuries after Bay of Plenty crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amounts
Submissions can be made on the council’s website.
Fire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZ
The fire forced the evacuation of the school.
Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'
Four women were victimised by the defendant.
Whakaari/White Island owners relied on GNS Science to monitor and manage island
The judge-alone trial resumed on Wednesday.
Search for missing kiwi continues
“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."
'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis
'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'
Watch: Thief raids jewellery store in 'terrifying' daylight robbery
The jewellery store owner threw cardboard boxes at the thief, who was wielding a weapon.
New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.
Two arrested after Rotomā and Whakatāne burglaries, one man still sought
The burglaries happened on Monday morning.
Mystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meeting
The venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.
Body down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude Takao
Third man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.
Third man charged with murder of Claude Takao
Five people are now facing charges in relation to the death of Claude Takao.
'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidence
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
Wilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum
"Hayden was clearly in the hurt box when he crossed the finish line."