Patient finds black mould in hospital seclusion room
The hospital says it's the first time mould has been reported in the building.
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One business owner says another lockdown would be "devastating".
'Like someone twisting a knife in my back': Retiree's two-year wait for surgery
Hospital team 'working hard' to increase the number of patients being seen.
Region's top athletes acknowledged at sports awards
Olympians, Commonwealth Games athletes and coaches were among the winners.
Waiuku woman’s road to recovery after horror four-wheel drive crash
Sam Olney, 24, is determined to walk after crash paralysed her.
Te Puke Highway lane closure to start next week
Works are expected to take two weeks, weather dependent.
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Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
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Fire at Tauranga supermarket delays opening time
A fire in the roof meant the store would be opening around 9am.
Why many Kiwis are choosing to get ahead on their mortgage
'Even a small increase in repayments can knock years off your loan term.'
'A bit of trepidation': MP Tāmati Coffey on preparing to raise 'baby number two'
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In full swing at Thames Power Cruise for Repco Beach Hop 2022
Showers amid the sun brought out the gleam of hot rods, street machines and muscle cars.
MP Tāmati Coffey announces baby girl due in March
Coffey made the announcement on Facebook this afternoon.
All revved up! Beach Hop reaching fever pitch
Repco Beach Hop is cruising into the Coromandel this weekend.
Bay of Plenty iwi invests in Gull as it welcomes Māori shareholders
Ngāi Te Rangi says it's 'an opportunity to diversify our investment portfolio'.
Kassie Ellis and Laura Rae to lead Te Puke and Maketū community boards
Two young wahine will be advocating for their communities for the next three years
Mara kai feeding people
Almost 300 people are benefiting from kiwifruit bins being converted to vege gardens.
Medical aid ship helps hundreds of patients in Fiji
A humanitarian medical aid mission to Fiji has been deemed a huge success.
Letters to the editor: Council, leave roundabout as it is
Our readers have their say.
Cost stymies Maketu lifeguards' bid for shade
Maketū Surf Lifesaving junior programme starts with guards needing shade for summer patrol
First naked bike ride a great success
The threat of thunder did not faze naked bikers in Waihi Beach.
Young Bay bodybuilders clean up in nationals
Lachie and Ben are new to body building but are now top in their division.
Foodbank manager's doubts unfounded
Cash given during food drive will help fill any gaps at Te Puke foodbank.
Graduate vet recipient of career-boosting scheme
Waikato-based veterinary graduate Melissa Veltman will receive $55,000 over five years.
Divine transition from screen to stage
Cast moulded into a unit more than capable of delivering the TV show to the stage
Car enthusiasts headed for Beach Hop
Loads of local car fans heading for the Coromandel
Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building
Building consent valued issues for $16m for a five-story office building.
After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce
'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.
Tractors join festive fleet for Christmas parade
Five tractors have rolled through Katikati, and more will star in the Christmas parade.
Court date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car park
The Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.