
Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
New kereru sculpture is a result of the school's centenary celebrations
Overseas teaching exchanges are a highlight of a long teaching career.
Residents are seeking changes to an intersection in an effort to move boy racers on.
Pause, Prompt, Praise ups students reading ability.
There are plenty of options for volunteers - even for those who aren't horsey
There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.
Boosters will be made easily accessible all weekend through pop-ups and drive-throughs.
Western Bay's market experienced steady growth leading up to the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
Racing, life skills and new friends - all part of ministock racing.
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.
Two people were injured following a collision in the Te Puke area on Monday morning.
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.
Louise is not familiar with the Te Puke area.
At the same time, it aims to address the labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry.
Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.
It is hoped the move will curb some of the alcohol harm already affecting the town.
Trial could see rollout of solar lighting throughout Te Puke
Up to 4000 jobs could be created at the Rangiuru Business Park.
Trust keeps eye on alert levels as it plans December events
Award honours the memory of Lorna Treloar.
The support for the fireworks gala has been brilliant.
Te Puke hopefuls were put through their paces by international rugby start Portia Woodman.
Alert levels will dictate which events go ahead, and how they will look.
New facilities are expected to be in use by next year's kiwifruit harvest.
Community centre's $60,000 refurbishment starts with internal demolition