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A new home for Humphrey as successor takes shape
Humphrey 2.0 is now in the design phase
Seeka's wild ride through a stormy horticulture half year
Seeka's resilience severely tested in first half of 2022.
New premises for the coffin club
Katikati Coffin Club have new clubrooms where they make coffins for members.
World first: Backing for Paeroa seaweed project
"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."
The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta
OPINION: Premium subscribers react to news that drug could be step closer to being funded.
Heavy rain warnings: Road closed after large trees come down
An "atmospheric river" weather event is hitting the country.
Retirement village boom: Expert predicts sector could pump $1b into Bay economy
'Pāpāmoa, in particular, continues to be a popular place to retire.'
'It's been an absolute honour': Kevin Marsh stepping down
Te Puke-Maketu ward councillor Kevin Marsh will not be standing for council this year
'Game on': Surf Rescue gets $1.3m towards new base
A club member says the building is in 'dire need' of improvement.
Te Puke to turn yellow for town march
The Te Puke Community March & Stand is on August 26 and everyone is welcome to join in
Elections 2022: Hauraki mayor returns unopposed
'If they take water infrastructure away, are councils big enough to carry on their own?'
NZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'
Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?
Comment: Huge decisions on climate change looming
'We've got a habit in NZ of paying premium for property closest to the high-water mark'
Time to step up, says mayoral candidate
"I can't continue to be in the background; it's time for ... a more proactive approach."
'A huge advocate': PM pays tribute after death of Te Arawa leader Sir Toby Curtis
Te Arawa's mightiest totara has fallen.
Kickstarter fury as NZ firm raises $1m, game fails to appear
Raise labelled 'shady' but venture capital investor stands behind Tauranga startup.
10-week Mongols gang trial to begin in Hamilton
The trial involves nine Mongol gang members and is set to take about 10 weeks.
Buried treasure: Getting Kiwis to visit Hot Water Beach
"True magic of our country's reserved for those willing to step out of their comfort zone"
Pump station upgrade first shovel-ready project complete
Staff have more time to spend on other jobs as there is less manual intervention.
Covid in NZ has 'turned a corner': 496 in hospital today, 16 virus-linked deaths
"We are continuing to track at the lower of what modelling suggested this winter."
Luke Kirkness: The impact of social media on local politics
OPINION: Good luck to everyone who decided to put their hands up in a local election.
'Turning point': Property resale gains not the usual 'cash windfall'
Tauranga, Rotorua feel 'strains of higher mortgage rates and tighter credit conditions'.
'Horrible, terrible, nasty': Council approves weed killers for sports fields
Despite their advisory forum's objections, two new chemicals can be used on a trial basis.
'Sacrifice paying a few bills': Māori patients face extra travel burden for surgery
Māori liver cancer patients travel median of 121km compared with 56km for Europeans.
Richard Prebble: Labour nails Sharma drama, Luxon throws Uffindell under a bus
Labour is showing up National on how to handle a scandal.
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
No booze sales before 10am: Alcohol policy changes proposed
Another proposed change would stop new bottle shops being built in some suburbs.
4811 Covid cases, 21 virus-related deaths; new data reveals NZ's deadliest week
There are 533 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
'Humiliated, embarrassed, emasculated': The trigger for a murder
Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed.
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition
OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.