'He's the happiest sick kid you'll ever meet'
A mother shares her son's story of his ongoing heart condition battle.
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Rugby: Baby All Blacks coming to town
Game against New Zealand Under 20s also a good chance for Bay players.
MPI warning customers of email scam
Netsafe offers ways of dealing with email scams.
Dental outreach programme no sweat for Nadine
Lance Corporal take on dental challenge in Samoa
Te Puke rough sleeper death still being investigated
The man was known to the homeless community.
Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car
"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.
Biggest event on KartSport BOP calendar this weekend
Te Puke Auto Electric Raceway hosting round three of the Toyota Racing ProKart Series
Man found dead in Te Puke was a rough sleeper
Man found dead in Te Puke was a rough sleeper and had adopted a stray kitten.
Sharnie steps up for towering feat
Pukehina firefighter Sharnie Harper has scored a place in the Sky Tower stair climb.
Te Puke trio to tackle tower
The renowned stair challenge demands a mental as well as a physical effort.
Baywide rugby: Rivals seek No 1 tag
Any clash between Te Puke Sports and Rangiuru is a massive occasion.
Self healing library talk planned
Use of food and herbs to provide health solutions is underestimates says Brett Elliott
Leaders day reason for capital visit
Te Puke Intermediate School's role models are set for an amazing week in Wellington.
No release yet of identity of man found dead in Te Puke
The police were treating the death as suspicious.
Whakarewarewa dominant against Rangiuru
Whakarewarewa are producing some big wins at the pointy end of round one.
Hundreds still without power after strong winds
Power remains out for hundreds of people after severe winds overnight.
A happier ending than anyone could have imagined
Kiwifruit industry "just gets on and does it" despite adversity.
Bust to boom: Research institute aims to take agtech sector by storm
New multimillion-dollar horticulture institute to launch in Tauranga.
Speaker Trevor Mallard brings Parliament to the people
Parliament's Speaker of the House is visiting Tauranga schools today.
Studio a new direction for stage company
The company is taking a new direction with the opening of a dance and drama studio.
New space for school and Hawk Academy home
A new building at Te Ranga school will create an enclave for year 7 and 8 students
Maia takes seat in Parliament as Youth MP
The Youth MP initiative is now a six-month programme.
Kiwifruit Bust to boom: Grower is holding on for his son
Papamoa kiwifruit grower Rob Thode says he is still recovering.
'Harrowing' kiwifruit bacteria hitches a deadly ride and shows no mercy
He desperately tried to fight back but in the end it was a waste of time.
Agility course to challenge students
The Te Puke business community has got behind building the school's agility course.
Hundreds attend Te Puke's Anzac Day service
A number of honorary members of the community spoke at the event.
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Kiwifruit workers scramble for accommodation amid housing 'crisis'
Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.
Bay of Plenty Anzac Day memorial services go ahead
Dawn parades and memorial services will take place around the Bay of Plenty
Te Puke child flown to Starship after car and train crash on SH2
Te Puke child in critical condition after car she was in is hit by a train.
Te Puke Sports only team to win all three games
Te Puke-based clubs are only unbeaten teams in Baywide premier competition