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Promoting welfare through cricket
Cricket is being used as a wary to promote good welfare in Te Puke.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Letters: Turret Rd tidal flow idea ‘goofy’, 15th Ave memories
Our readers have their say.
Rampant Chiefs race away from Crusaders
The Chiefs rode another dominant second half to their second straight Super Rugby win.
Three arrests following Te Puke tangi
A dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.
Toy library thanks community for new carpet
The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
Gold medallist selling race bib
A photo of Anne Audain's iconic gold medal win is being sold as a fundraiser.
Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report
The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
Logging truck trailer rolls off road near Whangamatā
The road was partially blocked.
‘Quietly confident’: Whirlwind 10 years to create award-winning plumbing business
After a decade in business, a plumbing business has been recognised for its success.
Person seriously injured at Mount Maunganui wharves
An ambulance was called about 9.17am.
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
Councillors support reverting speed limit to 100km/h on highway section
The 80km/h limit will probably move back to 100km/h.
'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'
The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleet
Passengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.
Funeral for father of high-profile gang boss set to disrupt Tauranga traffic, police warn
Expected influx of members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle club could clash with locals.
‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosis
He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.
NZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike race
Wil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.
Police seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crash
The crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.
Fire crews tackle house blaze in Kawerau
Fire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.
Up to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health services
Obstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.
'Intimidated': Residents sick of living in ‘motocross track’
Whakatāne locals are 'being plagued by motorbikes day and night' in the suburb of Awatapu
World famous in Tauranga: Johney’s Kiwi twist on dumplings
Jackie Zhou says their dumplings are made with love.
Son was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds
'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'
Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
A familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job.
Dame Lydia Ko beats Dame Lisa Carrington to claim Supreme Halberg Award
The 27-year-old added another honour to her golden 2024 run.
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Bay mayor
A painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui was revealed on social media.