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David Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentences
Sonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month
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'He was the light of our lives': Mum's tribute to son after Te Puke shooting death
Sonya Oakes has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late son, Tristan 'Eru' Oakes.
BoP town to get new $96m wastewater plant
The project is the largest capital spend in the council's history.
Te Puke men in court charged with murder of Tristan Oakes
The 29-year-old was found with a gunshot wound at his Te Puke home on Saturday.
Two men arrested over death of Tristan Oakes
The pair will appear in the Tauranga District Court charged with murder.
Man killed in Te Puke shooting named as police hunt two men
A detective says the two men police are seeking are considered dangerous.
Man dies after shooting in Te Puke, homicide probe launched
Police say the victim died in hospital after suffering a critical gunshot wound.
Gold3 kiwifruit: Zespri wins $1.28m court case in China
The case centred on unauthorised Gold3 kiwifruit grown in Hubei Province.
The man driving 340km a day so kids get fed
The Te Puke father drives more than 340km daily through the Tauranga region.
Family upset at missing grave decorations
One was a deer and fawn set lovingly repainted by the grandfather.
Growing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikes
More than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.
Mother-son duo to make history at World Firefighter Challenge
Their bid is part of a 31-strong New Zealand team heading to the World Challenge.
'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result
Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.
Soggy paddocks to thriving wetlands: BoP team wins sustainability award
Wetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.
Eye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the country
The Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.
A new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if elected
Grant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.
'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayor
Denyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.
Don Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayor
He says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.
Ex-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’
John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.
In custody: Three face firearm charges after Te Puke incident
The trio was remanded in custody.
Eye-catching: 2500 glass eyes in need of a new home
It sounds like a riddle – but it really isn’t. The answer is a basement in Te Puke.
Three arrested after BoP firearm incident
Three people face reckless firearm charges after the incident.
Outdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacher
There are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.
Q&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issues
Voting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.
Why kiwifruit may be the perfect snack
New York Times: Why kiwifruit deserve a spot in your diet.
EastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workers
Six were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.
Long-serving Bay of Plenty principal steps down
He cited advice from his doctor: 'The years have caught up with me.'
'In your face': NBA star Steven Adams brings fun to hometown camp
More than 500 kids, aged 8-14, attended Adams' first camp in Rotorua.
Siblings to represent Bay of Plenty in NPC rugby
Georgia and Nikora Broughton will both represent the region.
'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrands
Tremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.