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Zespri scoops Kiwifruit Innovation Award

Russell Lowe first began working on the challenge of breeding a new red kiwifruit in 1993.

'We have work to do': Satisfaction with council hits new low

Legacy issues, elected member behaviour, the process of change blamed for downturn.

'One of the toughest years on record' but Western Bay Council relatively strong

The council has continued careful management of its operating expenditure.

L.A.B sharing the stage with fellow Mount Maunganui lads The Leers

From Mount Maunganui College to Mt Smart Stadium.

Letters to the editor: Who will clean the food scraps bins?

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'We're devastated': Popular owl sculpture stolen

'Owl' stood proudly at the Te Puna Quarry Park for more than 20 years.

'Flabbergasted': City split over new rates-funded kerbside rubbish service

'If I don't want a big bin, why should it be forced on me?'

Significant changes ahead for SH2/SH29A Te Maunga junction

Significant charges on their way for the Te Maunga intersection junction of SH2/SH29A.

Man trapped by tractor remains in serious condition

A person has been injured after a tractor rolled at a rural property in Aongatete.

Tauranga's new rates-funded rubbish service comes at a price

Rates will also go up a median 7 per cent next year to pay for the new recycling service.

Tauranga teen dominates awards at Blue Light Camp

Bryan Murray proved to be an integral part of the camp and his team.

Expect delays during resurfacing of Hairini roundabout

The roundabout will be resurfaced over two nights.

'Dangerous' cycleway plans under review - five years later

A local iwi is prepared to go to court to fight the plans.

Dirt Bike Therapy gets teen back on track

Quintin White has come a long way since the start of the year.

Two years on: Work continues to make Welcome Bay corridor safer

A lot of effort went into opening the road but was it worth it?

Local Focus: Tauranga candidates talk tough on law and order?

Is it as simple as more in prison means safer streets? Made with funding from NZ On Air.