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'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse
Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists
More to Matariki in 2022
Matariki is a chance to share stories, activities and kaupapa.
Wai Kōkopu offering carbon footprint help
It is planned to plant half a million trees this winter.
Goalie training for Te Puke youngsters
Training aims to give budding goalies confidence and skills
Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
Where now for Waihī Harbour Wetland?
Restoration work would not be possible without support from councils, trusts and industry.
Students get the lowdown
Grant from community board pays for Street Smart book printing.
The joys of being an international student
Te Puke High School to welcome first new international students since the pandemic began.
'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Surgeon racking up the Ks
Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust hopes to raise $30,000-$50,000.
One dead in Bay of Plenty crash
Emergency services were called to the scene on Rangiuru Rd.
Karters looking forward to spring
The Kartsport BoP club is looking to resurface and extend its Apparelmaster Raceway track.
Role-playing possibilities at playcentre
Te Puke Playcentre will have been operating for 50 years in 2023.
Time to (street) party
Those attending Saturday's street party are encouraged to leave the car at home.
Kiri Allan a loud beating drum for Te Puke
Local knowledge key for minister as she visits town to canvas wide range of issues.
Tolls temporarily waived on Tauranga Eastern Link - but only in one direction
Te Puke Highway, near Pah Rd, will be reduced to one lane for three weeks from May 16.
Pirates take bragging rights in local derby
Victory for Te Puke Sports sees them retain the Jordan Cup.
Jo Raphael: Digger the dog's return proves microchips' worth
OPINION: Digger's year-long adventure has a happy ending because of microchipping.
Rugby derby could be a spicy affair
The Jordan Cup is at stake as Te Puke teams clash in Baywide rugby.
Watch: Thief uses scooter to smash jewellery store window
Rotorua Jewellers on Tutanekai St had its front window smashed overnight.
Restoration a complex business
The group behind the restoration is constantly on the lookout for new threats.
And that's a wrap! Art deco cinema closes doors for last time
The Capitol Cinema hosted a world premiere in 2014 - and circus elephants back in the day.
Deputy throws hat in mayoral ring
Accommodating population growth will be a major Western Bay issue going forward.
'This is going to be bad': Resident describes early hours crash
Car's occupants were seen climbing up the bank following crash.
Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later
The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.
Te Puke Utd win, lose and draw
Nick Johnson and Sammi Parish each score a brace for their respective teams
Western Bay's mayoral race heats up with new contender for top seat
Mark Boyle says he has the business smarts to lead the Western Bay to a bright future.
Worker hurt in forklift incident stable after surgery
The injured person was airlifted to hospital
Women's cancers the focus of health event
Local cancer survivors to share their stories at Te Puke event
Stories of whānau's contribution remembered
The Te Puke High School head girl's whānau served in both world wars.