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Electric shock: Chopper was available
The Ministry of Health say rescue chopper was not needed during an emergency this week.
Te Puke's Post Office could be staying put
Te Puke Centre Working Group are hoping to create Te Puke Centre.
Port workers ill: No evidence of toxic gas
Report finds insufficient evidence port workers fell ill due to methyl bromide.
Tauranga businesses agree plastic isn't fantastic
More Tauranga businesses are taking steps to reduce plastic usage in the city.
Merivale garden nourishes a community
Helping out for 'the love, the aroha of other people'.
Warm and wet autumn on the cards
Bay of Plenty can expect warm temperatures and rainfall this autumn.
Community recycling stations filling up
There are six Bins for Better Communities locations around Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Avocado festival draws in local and visiting crowds
The 15th annual Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival attracted thousands of people.
Bill English says $1b region fund is 'pathetic'
Opposition leader rails against 'billion-dollar bag of lollies'.
First responders get sausages sizzling
Tauranga Fire and Emergency teams were fundraising for new resources on Saturday.