Framing up for Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre
The Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre building is taking shape at Katikati College.
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Parks Week celebrated with events
This week is WBOP District Council's parks week.
Exhibition celebrates 70 years of community service
Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates milestone birthday with local museum
Pukehina surf club's long awaited build begins
The new building will be a hub for both the club and the community.
State Highway 25A puts Coromandel businesses on edge
After multiple severe weather events in the past weeks, the road is unusable
New Rocket Park takes off in Waihī
Waihi’s Victoria Park, now known more colloquially as Rocket Park
See ya, La Niña: Autumn to bring different flavour for drenched northeast
After three years of meddling with our weather, La Niña's finally shuffling off the stage.
50 applicants in two days for a property: Landlords ‘bombarded’ by tenants
'It is hard out there at the moment... and choices are few.'
Te Puke fire chief calls time on firefighting
Memories - good, bad and sad - from Glenn Williams' 42 years as a volunteer firefighter.
Cycle, ride or walk through Katikati’s new park
Waitekohekohe Recreational Park officially opens.
Walking not the only option in this year's Echo festival
Cycling, kayaking and a boat trip are also on offer.
Kiwifruit orchardists rally despite numerous setbacks
Big decisions coming for kiwifruit growers hit by natural and financial setbacks.
Monster Trucks still going ahead in Auckland despite confusion
The venue's promoter said the speedway wouldn't host the show if it wasn't confident.
Substation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoP
Pāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involved
OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.
Opinion: Retirees shouldn't be on the bones of their backsides
Jo Raphael says Kiwis should enjoy the fruits of their labour in their golden years.
New help for youth in Te Puke and Maketū
Initiative aims to help young people find education, training and employment opportunities
'Quite a showpiece': School's technology block under way, part of $60m project
“I feel really fortunate to be working in a modern learning environment like ours."
Port offers $3.75m mitigation package if $88m expansion goes ahead
The project involves dredging up to 1.5 million cubic metres of the sea floor.
'Sorry': Monster trucks promoter cancels NZ gig after 's***hole' jibe
Baypark stadium has come under fire but its builder says the criticism is unfair.
'Distressing': Principal quashes 'patently untrue' rumour after staff member hospitalised
One person was taken to Tauranga Hospital in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
Pāpāmoa residents feel safer from fire risks
Neighbourhood Support and FENZ team up for alarm installation.
‘Significant medical event’: Ōtūmoetai College staff member taken to hospital in critical condition
Police responded to reports of a disorder incident at a school on Windsor Rd at 1pm.
Environment Court hearing over Port of Tauranga wharf extension under way
Environment Court begins hearing evidence over Port of Tauranga's wharf extension plans.
Zespri expecting 40 per cent dive in profits this year
Kiwifruit exporter beset with fruit quality issues in overseas markets this season.
Letters: Hospital care truly appreciated in trying conditions for staff
Our readers have their say.
'Wonderfully weird': Young Tauranga filmmakers reflect on national success
'I discounted the fact we could even have a possibility of winning.'
'S***hole stadium': Monster Truck company hits back in foul online rant
The promoter dodges blame for the show that left crowds feeling "underwhelmed".
Cooper riding high after Rotorua round of motocross nationals
The series is to finish with a Taupō double header after the Hastings round was cancelled.
Opinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long run
OPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years
Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'
Andrew Alderson: Another masterclass confirms Williamson’s immortality
Kane Williamson's ton reminded of when the world first saw his grit at the same venue.