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Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

Surf life saving boost: New hub to be built at Mount Maunganui

More than $3 million has been allocated to surf life saving projects in the Bay of Plenty.

Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close

The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.

Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19

Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.

Blyde secures Baywide title in dying seconds

Rangiuru and Rangataua fought out a thriller in the Baywide women's final.

Jo Raphael: Lockdown is worst-case scenario - but we've got this

COMMENT: Now is the time to be grateful we've got a team of five million..

No penalties: Tauranga port workers reassured amid Covid testing rush

The port estimates 6000 people have been onsite since July 21 and will need to be tested.

Dawn Picken: Don't let the virus deniers damage us

COMMENT: Outliers are busy poking holes in the fabric of our five-million strong team.

Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business

The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey

"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.

Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison

Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding

The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.

Grant applications for $15k to support elderly now open

The grants are in place to help communities prepare for an ageing population.

Are election hoardings becoming redundant?

Comment: I've never been tempted to vote based on anything seen on an election billboard.

Kristin Macfarlane: 'The gut-wrenching feeling of violation is the same'

Comment: I remember walking into my bedroom and it ransacked.

943 millionaires: Lotto celebrates 33rd birthday with $30m Powerball jackpot

Have you got your ticket for tonight's draw?