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'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threats
He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.
'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”
From city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sprouted
Mama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.
No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.
Man accused of violent attack fights extradition to Australia
He is accused of attacking a man at a hospital.
Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.
'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed
Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.
Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke
Youth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.
Te Puke photographer captures Aurora Australis
Photographer Jessica Barnes has captured Aurora Australis from her backyard in Te Puke.
Mother and daughter bridge duo an unexpected pair
The mother said she got “absolutely, totally hooked and addicted” with the game.
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.
Man charged in relation to BOP death
A man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Police investigating death remain at BoP address
Police were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.
Shooting: James Sullivan on target to be the best
Calm head wins title for James Sullivan.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Preliminary results in for two local byelections
The byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.
'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again
'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'
Parking camera trial for BoP towns
New roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.
James Sullivan: Youngest champion in world clay shooting history
James shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off
Koha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s tech
A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.