Widowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'
Taking time off when his children were born meant he was more prepared when his wife died.
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Motorcyclist 'blessed' for second chance
Man who nearly died in a motorcycle crash near SH2 this month says he has been 'blessed'.
Why schools are ditching reports
Some 70% of schools are measuring children's progress, but not against national standards.
Kiwifruit sector recovers well from Psa virus setback
The kiwifruit sector has experienced massive growth since the PSA virus took hold in 2010.
Boy, 5, hit by car on Te Puke's main street
Boy "lucky" after being hit by car in Western Bay.
Church praise for woman killed in storm
Trish Butterworth, who was killed when a tree fell in Friday's storm, attended Elim Church
Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Runaway dogs on a merry spree
Like a something out of a movie, dogs Chica and Joy gave plenty of people the slip
Bay pair scoop $15k Zespri scholarships
Two Western Bay of Plenty teens have each scooped a $15,000 Zespri academic scholarship
Village for homeless proposed for Te Puke
Small village of temporary homes for homeless being proposed for Te Puke.
John's tale of Triumph
Te Puke's John Feaver isn't about to let his age stop his need for speed.
Te Puke sawmill fire will cost company 'tens of thousands'
Ten fire crews battled the blaze early this morning.
Motorcyclist killed in crash was 'full of life'
The man tragically killed in a crash on Friday was a young local father.
Kim Richmond's parents: 'It's just heart-wrenching'
Kim Richmond's parents reveal partner was arrested outside funeral home in Te Awamutu.
Baywide semifinals just a week away
Te Puke demonstrate home strength in toppling leaders Mount Maunganui 20-12.
One seriously injured in Te Puke crash
One person was trapped after a crash in the Te Puke Highway.
Tauranga win dour battle with Te Puke
Tauranga and Te Puke fought out a tight game but Mount Maunganui lead the competition.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural school fighting for survival
Pukehina School has just 10 students left on its roll. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural school fighting for survival
Pukehina School has just 10 students left on its roll. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Growth is the plan for the Bay's kiwifruit industry
2016/17 saw financial growth for local orchardists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Growth is the plan for the Bay's kiwifruit industry
2016/17 saw financial growth for local orchardists.
Exploited students 'sleep in cars'
Immigration officials say exploited Indian students have been regularly sleeping in cars.
Wanted man arrested in Rotorua
A man wanted after a petrol station drive-off in Tokoroa yesterday has been arrested.
Pupils to visit forum on ocean health
Three Bay students are to attend a week-long environmental forum
SH2 danger in Pongakawa spurs petition
Shirley Spick is terrified every time she leaves her driveway on SH2 because of speeders.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Bay students explore possible future in horticulture
230 Bay of Plenty students explore the possibility of working in horticulture after leaving secondary education. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Bay students explore possible future in horticulture
Students explore their future at Cultivate Your Career. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rent rises add $6000 to annual rent bills
Average weekly rents in the Western Bay of Plenty have increased 37.5 per cent in 2 years.