Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
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'Real heartbreaking': Big reward put up for community gear return
The club had done a lot for the local community
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Pathway closure at Te Puke sparks controversy
The closure of part of the Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway in Te Puke has sparked controversy.
'Selfless' Bay of Plenty council votes for childcare allowance
Providing a childcare allowance for elected members "the right thing to do".
Body found on rail tracks at Te Puke
The railway line at Te Puke has reopened after a body was found on the tracks yesterday.
Police at train 'incident' in Te Puke
A reporter at the scene said the incident was near the Te Puke train station.
Giant kiwifruit plan to highlight Te Puke on tourism map
Resource consent has been granted for a bold new tourism scheme in Te Puke.
Warning signs to go up outside rural school
Mayor says council hamstrung on reviewing speed limit outside Te Ranga School.
Western Bay of Plenty election candidates revealed
Candidates for local body elections are revealed.
Roller Mills coach confident for northern region tournament
The Bay of Plenty Roller Mills team is about a month away from their tournament.
'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
Firefighters rescue huge pup from ravine
The big Leonburger pup was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
'Despondent' principals to vote on strike
Principal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.
Show jumper Mikayla Herbert going global
Te Puke vet and show jumper Mikayla Herbert has been selected to represent New Zealand.
Kiwifruit packhouses to pump millions more into infrastructure
The kiwifruit industry has had a bumper season with increased volumes on the horizon.
Smooth start for Te Puke gun collection
"Most people realise the law's changed so they now need to comply with the law."
Te Puke gun buyback event under way
Chance to hand in firearms continues Saturday and Sunday at sports club.
New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
Residents will also need to see if their phone is compatible to receive alerts.
Growers give back: Hospice, charities to benefit from trust's gift
Growers have raised close to $200,000 for local charities.
Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.
Baywide Women's final promises plenty
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa will contest the Baywide rugby women's final.
Firearms amnesty and buyback events in Bay of Plenty
From July 19 to September 29 there will be 11 amnesty / buy-back events in the district.
Name suppression for man accused of causing death of homeless man
Te Puke resident accused of causing the death of a homeless man
Beef mince recalled from supermarket
Customers are asked to check dates on a batch of mince.
Racecourse eyed for housing, club in talks with Government
'That is prime land for building houses'.
Finalists announced in Bay Hospitality Awards
The competition showcases the top-notch dining establishments in the region.
Baywide teams prepare for knockout rugby
Semi-finals across Baywide rugby divisions will play out this weekend.
Swimming pools the danger hot-spot for drownings
Five people drowned in Tauranga and the Western Bay in 2018.
Thousands raised after kiwifruit workers die in crashes
Support has poured in for four people who died in two Bay crashes
Large shed on Paengaroa orchard damaged in fire
Implement shed on Paengaroa orchard damaged by fire
Letters: Te Puke's growth needs to be managed
What will the traffic be like in one, two or even three years?
Serious crash near Te Puke closes road
A person has been critically injured in a crash near Te Puke this afternoon.
'Our hearts are breaking': Te Puke crash victims remembered
Larger than life characters remembered at Te Puke memorial service.