Kiri Allan a loud beating drum for Te Puke
Local knowledge key for minister as she visits town to canvas wide range of issues.
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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.
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.
Rockstar Mum! Bay performer releases second single
"People don't expect this. I'm not the norm in the business."
Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Revealed: The Kiwi product included in this year's Oscars goodie bag
Goodies included arm liposuction, a plot of land in Scotland, and gold-infused olive oil.
$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record
But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.
'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers
'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.
Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users
There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.
Home buyers priced out of Tauranga help drive Western Bay values to record
Western Bay's market experienced steady growth leading up to the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.
'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark
Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.
Local Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warms
Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.
Fork yeah! Drive-through vaccination staff greeted by unusual sight
BOP drive-through vaccinating clinic greeted with an unusual sight.
Mask or pass? Students decide as schools return
Face-to-face learning at schools and early childhood centres is under way in the Bay.
Multiple injuries after van and truck crash near Paengaroa
Five ambulance vehicles attended the incident and treated eight patients.
'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent
"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."
'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rules
But principal says students can still use toilets during class.
Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.
$40 million kiwifruit packhouse hires local for expansion
The packhouse is also evidence of the kiwifruit industry growing
Police release name in boating tragedy
The man died after a small boat capsized in the river mouth on Saturday.
Matariki Magic: Fun for all in celebration
There is a range of events on throughout Tauranga to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.
Investigations continue into Te Puke bomb threat
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of Te Puke Primary School yesterday.
$5000 reward: Stolen bulldog 'part of the family'
Two young girls have been left devastated by the theft of their beloved pet Nalah.
Seven appear in court after drug raids
Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.
One dead after crash between car and motorcycle near Te Puke
Police were notified at 3.34pm.
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