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Why untidy berms can affect property values

When lots of houses were for sale, presentation of the area was important.

Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes

Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.

Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection

The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.

Te Puke house fire: Firefighters put out blaze

Fire crews are responding to a single-story house fire on Harris St in Te Puke.

Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'

Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.

Tauranga port boss questions quality of Covid ship risk scrutiny

Tauranga port looks forward to an investigation of govt agencies' assessment.

Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change

OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.

Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?

"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.

'The best dad': Tributes flow for family man, Steamers veteran

Mark Weedon, 53, died on the field supporting his son and serving a community he loved.

Snow way! Highways closed, snow on Mt Tarawera

There could be snow on the road in some areas.

$6.5m in unpaid rates owed to Western Bay of Plenty council

The council says a significant portion of unpaid rates is related to Māori freehold land.

Dawn Picken: Apologies are the first step, not the last word

Saying sorry is just a first step.

Flesh-eating disease catalyst for life on the street: Book reveals stories of homeless

What started out as a research project has morphed into a collection of personal stories.

Four deaths, five days: How a rampage has left families broken

Three heartbroken mothers speak out about coping with their loved ones' brutal deaths.

'Where are my bins?': Hundreds still waiting on kerbside rollout

Popularity leads to a surge of demand on some bins, while others are simply being stolen.

Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'

Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.

'Baby Royal' killer loses appeal against sentence, minimum sentence

Surender Mehrok was jailed for the manslaughter of a 14-week-old boy.

'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event

DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.