Wet weather threatens Christmas parades
The wet weather has already put paid to some weekend events in the Bay of Plenty.
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Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Regional hubs too little too late for residents
Residents want their postal services back not a regional hub for banking and post.
Man killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'
A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.
Young crash victim gives one last gift
Teen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.
Toy tester up for the task
Te Puke 5-year-old Reid Mortensen is going to be a toy tester for Farmers.
Hunt on for BOPs best young fruit growers
The hunt has begun to find the best young fruit growers in the Bay of Plenty.
Helping out the city's needy families
The Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal returns, for Tauranga Community Foodbank.
A day out with Western Bay principals
About 10 Western Bay principals joined in the fun on a learning day out.
Fire at Te Puke sawmill
A smouldering pile of sawdust prompts an emergency response in Te Puke.
'Freak accident' on highway almost impales man
See the pictures of the extremely close call on the Te Puke Highway.
Big hitting for Northern Districts
Tauranga's Brett Hampton shows skills in Northern Districts v Central Districts match.
More migrant workers ease kiwifruit labour shortage
Up to 1750 extra migrant workers will be made available for the Bay's horticulture sector.
Te Puke Highway to close for a month
The main highway into Te Puke will be closed for a month next year.
High-explosive shell found: Four houses evacuated in Te Puke
Unexploded naval high-explosive shell found at Te Puke residence.
Bomb experts called to Te Puke after 'shell' discovery
The NZ Defence Force is sending bomb experts to check out the unusual find
Armistice speech: 'Quest for peace' the ultimate message
The Otumoetai College head prefect will speak at a special service next Sunday morning.
Paengaroa to Rotorua cycle trail given $150k
A cycleway between Tauranga and Rotorua has been given $150,000 to make it happen.
Father and son make Jellicoe Industrial Park a supreme business
A father and son team have been crowned Supreme Winner of the Te Puke business awards.
Sh*t Towns of New Zealand: NZ's Worst 'Big Things'
Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.
Survey reveals cheapest fuel prices
Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.
Council community fund helps Te Puke marae
The transformation of a sacred pā site in Te Puke has been made possible through a grant.
Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s
Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.
One trapped after car, campervan and truck collide
Three vehicles were involved, including a campervan, and left two people injured.
Waiāri Water Supply Scheme route finalised
The 22km network of pipes will start at 376 No. 1 Road, Te Puke.
Two more dead in horror week on Bay of Plenty roads
Police confirmed the crash is a "double fatal" but could not provide more information.
Thief uproots seedlings and leaves
Plucking thief takes the shine off the salad days for community garden.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council: Keeping grazing stock off prevents damage
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding farmers to avoid grazing stock on stopbanks.
Homeless help and ocean guardian community winners
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty community award winners revealed.
School of the Week: Te Puke High School
Te Puke High School is this week's School of the Week.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Blooming great effort for Daffodil Day
Colin McAllister has been involved with Daffodil Day in Tauranga since 1990.
Maketū church celebrates a milestone
Anglican church dignitaries will congregate this weekend for celebrations.