A bumper crop, but not enough workers
The Bay of Plenty's kiwifruit industry is still grappling with a worker shortage.
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Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Council supports bid to remove Māori ward polling law
The last day to vote in Western Bay's poll on Māori wards is this Saturday.
Young family: 'You've just got to be patient'
Family delighted at extra funding for children's health and education.
Tauranga MP slams council support for regional fuel tax
Tauranga may follow Auckland's lead and introduce a regional fuel tax
Tauranga workers trapped by floodwaters
Part of Tauranga has flooded in a weather event described as the worst seen for 5 years.
Tempers flare at Tauranga hīkoi at Parliament
300 people from Tauranga iwi in Wellington are protesting a Deed of Settlement.
'More buyers than listings' sees property prices surge 12.2 pct in Tauranga
Tauranga's median house price increased 3.1 per cent April 2017 to $655,000 last month.
Anglican Church apologises for land sale to Crown
Anglican Church of Aotearoa has apologised to two Tauranga Moana hapū for its actions.
Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
Friends recall David Kuka, the man murdered in a case of 'mistaken identity'
David Kuka was killed in Tauranga in February. This week more information was revealed.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aucklanders told 'go back' home in hostile graffiti attack
Graffiti in a Bay of Plenty park telling Aucklanders to 'go back' home has outraged locals
Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
One person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.
Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak
David Kuka's grieving family speaks out
Mining company fined after worker's death
Mining company fined following underground death of worker.
Murder victim last seen playing guitar in his room
Police reveal details of murder victim David Kuka's last moments.
'Struggling' kayaker now safe after rescue efforts
One kayaker has made it to land but another is about 200m offshore.
Unlucky 13th conviction for fleeing driver
Police pursuit ends in man's 13th conviction for driving while disqualified.
David Kuka's killer got the wrong man
Police believe the community can help to get answers on David Kuka's killing.
Alleged historic offence sparks AOS callout
Armed offenders squad involved in search warrant at a Bureta address tonight
Papamoa beach review: 'Nude sunbathing' and 'meercats'
Council discusses gentlemen 'soliciting each other' in Papamoa dunes.
Ministry to meet with school over special needs funding
Decile-two primary school is struggling under increasing financial pressure.
Labour shortage hits kiwifruit industry
The Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.
Port of Tauranga leads stockmarket higher
The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 38.57 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 8,587.94.
Historians publish book on Gate Pa battle
A new book will offer a modern perspective on the Battle of Gate Pa 154 years ago.
Woman seriously hurt after falling from horse
Injured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.