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Residents have their say on Long-Term Plan

Social media comments used as an indication of community sentiment.

Body of Ronny Okeke found in Kaimai Range – 130km from where he was last seen

The 60-year-old man disappeared from Sandringham nearly two months ago.

Kane Williamson relinquishes Black Caps captaincy, turns down contract

The Black Caps icon has turned down a New Zealand Cricket central contract.

'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way

Te Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.

Western BOP events and gig guide

Events and gig guide for Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna and Waihī Beach.

Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'

Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.

Real mix at Te Puke Toy and Collectibles Fair

Rare oringinal toll dolls on display

Kiwicoast Lions’ book fair coming Matariki weekend

High school teams help with the set up and pack down.

Activist tells of racism, acid attacks and needing a soldier protect her at school

'If you people are willing to do all this to keep me out, I should be here.'

Firefighting family following in father's footsteps

'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'

Four local students gain Acorn Foundation Outward Bound Scholarships

Students from Te Puke High School and Pāpāmoa College among recipients.

Kura Kai and Katikati College get cooking for those in need

About 224 meals were made for the senior group and others.

National Volunteer Week: Kai to say ‘thank you’ to Waihī Beach volunteers

Live Well Waihī Beach have an objective to nurture volunteering in the area.

Good wins for Te Puke’s first teams

Hat-tricks for Chynna Davie and Caroline Silveira

Kindy teachers hit out over planned ECE changes

'It’s well accepted that good quality early childhood education has a big impact.'

Supermarket's closing store call in Māori goes viral

Supermarket posted a video to its TikTok of one of their junior staff speaking in Māori.

The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation

'Some people just have something about them, don’t they, that catches the eye.'

'I pushed so hard': Tauranga's Hannah Berry claims biggest title of career

The athlete had a day to remember in the women’s race in Cairns.