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Tuapiro attacking dog still loose
A dog that attacked a horse in Tuapiro is still on the loose in the region.
Secret, heartbreaking story behind a town clock revealed
The true story of an iconic landmark has been largely unacknowledged, and not by accident.
Seeka staff lose more than 180kg combined
More than 80 people working at Seeka have lost a combined 182.2kg.
Plastic bag ban welcomed in Tauranga
Single-use plastic bags are to be phased out over the next 12 months.
Blitz on aquatic weed now in stage two
The infestation was along about 1.4km of the Wairākei Stream.
Forty-seven oil spills reported in Tauranga in two years
But only one is being prosecuted.
Future guardians get their hands dirty planting on Mauao
About 500 native plants were dug into a bank at the base of Mauao yesterday.
Record Tauriko growth: 'It's exciting times'
Tauriko is quickly becoming Tauranga's business hub.
Multimillion-dollar research institute to open this year
Last year Govt said it would give $8.42m towards PlantTech research institute.
Three Te Puke orchards for sale
The portfolio includes three mid-to-large sized blocks with a total of 98 canopy hectares.
Katikati orchardist's career transformation
André Rochat arrived in New Zealand 10 years ago with no experience in horticulture.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Lions turn fertiliser into foodbank groceries
Greerton Lions, with help from others, donated groceries to Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'Alf's tree' planted to mark 100 years
A kauri tree was planted at Te Puna Quarry Park to mark Alf Rendell's 100th birthday.
Driftwood sofa unique, says its builder
Brian Currie built the sofa with a friend in March and says it was put there for a reason.
Police investigate Ellis driveway feud
Police have visited the Waiheke Island property of Marc Ellis this morning to take photos of rubble dumped on his driveway by a neighbour.