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'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed
Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.
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Man charged in relation to BOP death
A man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Police investigating death remain at BoP address
Police were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.
Shooting: James Sullivan on target to be the best
Calm head wins title for James Sullivan.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Preliminary results in for two local byelections
The byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.
'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again
'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'
Parking camera trial for BoP towns
New roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.
James Sullivan: Youngest champion in world clay shooting history
James shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off
Koha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s tech
A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
Te Puke win Tai Mitchell Shield without conceding a point
The team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.
Kiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fall
Fewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.
Taonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
House of Shem will headline Friday's festival
'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.
'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way
Te Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg
'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'
'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
Virtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthday
Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."