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Young grower? Awards aims to showcase hidden talent
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New kiwifruit testing lab to create 80 jobs
There are 80 positions available at a new sample collection and lab testing service.
Tuhourangi Marae erosion: Work begins to strengthen riverbank
Works are scheduled to be completed by late March 2021.
'Fierce' kapa haka competition among Te Arawa primary schools
Rōpū from Maketū to Tongariro competed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre today.
Hundreds lose power as storm damages Tauranga network
Site investigations are under way.
Business digest: Bay real estate company celebrates two years
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Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned
'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Local Focus: Kiwis called up for kiwifruit duty
Industry wants to nip low staff numbers in the bud. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saving the whales: Stranding shows trained volunteers vital
Bay of Plenty strandings have included Gray's beaked, pygmy sperm and orca whale species.
Slain 2yo was a 'social butterfly' who 'put a smile' on everyone's faces
The ex-partner of man accused of murdering his daughter has spoken in court.
Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'
Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.
'No regrets': Muller on victory, loss - and Judith Collins
'The country has spoken very clearly .. We need to reflect on that.'
Communities split over free school lunches
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Dramatic rescue of 56kg dog immortalised in children's book
Book tells the true tale of 56kg dog Shogun's rescue.
Urgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summer
Worried employers call for border to be opened for migrants.
Drivers risk road closures due to speeding at roadworks
Motorists need to be "putting themselves in the boots of our workers", Rob Campbell says.
Car goes through pharmacy window after crash
The second vehicle has fled the scene.
Cricket clubrooms vandalised, tractor stolen
Established in 1886, Te Puke Cricket Club now has upgraded clubrooms and extra security.
Inquiries launched into poor accommodation accusations
The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.
Western Bay of Plenty plan feedback sought
The Western Bay of Plenty is one of the fastest growing districts in New Zealand.
'Dirty, smelly': Council orders company to stop operating kiwifruit worker accommodation
The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.
Power pole left leaning in Rangiuru after car crash
Police and fire are on the scene.
'Dirty, smelly and full of mould': Workers slam orchard accommodation
They paid $130 a week for stained mattresses, no insulation, and a leaky roof.
Train hits motorbike abandoned on tracks
'It was pushed along a couple of hundred metres.'
Pistols and pursuits: Series of crimes 'driven by addiction'
A recidivist fleeing driver who rammed two police cars has received a hefty jail sentence.
Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools
Students need help in aftermath of lockdown, say principals.