Too much of a good kiwifruit
Growers who have illegally grafted the new kiwifruit variety G3 face one of three potential penalties, including a one-off fine of up to $50,000 a hectare. They could also be forced to prune back the illegally grafted canes or remove them completely. Zespri's general manager (grower and government relations) Simon Limmer said the grower...
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Bereaved devastated by hospital experience
The family of a former school principal who died after a short, painful battle with colon cancer is demanding an independent investigation over his care.
Teacher inspired Shortland Street actress
When Natalie Medlock moved to Te Puke, the town's welcoming sign left her a little perplexed. "Get a slice of happiness - Te Puke." Or as she read it "puke.
Schools call for police
Police are investigating incidents at two Western Bay schools. Both the schools and emergency services have revealed little details about the incidents.
Psa infections dramatically up
Fifty-three new Psa-V infections were reported to Kiwifruit Vine Health in the past week, dramatically up on the five recorded the week before.
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Speed cameras still not working
The Western Bay of Plenty has been without fixed speed cameras for more than 18 months, despite plans to install new models six months ago.
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Girl's lucky escape from T-bone crash
A local fire chief who attended a T-bone crash on Tuesday said it was "amazingly lucky" the high-school girl and her mother walked away uninjured.
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Riders race to the extreme
The Te Puke Motorcycle Club's unique Endurocross event is designed to cram all the demands of an endurance ride into an arena sprint event.
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Rosy future for Te Matai school
Te Matai school, south of Te Puke, is turning 125 this year.
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Bay hot favourites battle on Sunday
The Bay of Plenty's status as a powerhouse region in Kiwi motocross comes to fore when the New Zealand Championship begins at Timaru this Sunday.
'Huge' clock travels 17,700km to come home to...
A Wellington man never expected a seven foot tall clock to turn up on his doorstep, and yet there it was, the huge grandfather clock his great-great-grandfather had...
- Urewera accused practiced leaving vehicle under...
- Arrests made in aggravated robberies of phramacies
- Lower clouds may lower global temperature - study
- Truce could be served up in Tui beer ad...
Special round for McDonald
Something will be missing when old-time pro Bob McDonald tees it up in the $10,000 A1 Homes/IBM Legends golf pro-am tomorrow at Omanu.
- Motorsport: Cody Cooper aiming higher
- Olympic pair lift national 470 crown
- Board victory was a long time coming
- Kayaking: Son keen to follow in Dad's wake
Editorial: Statues all about big kids
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and eight of his little mates will soon be taking up residence on Tauranga's downtown waterfront.
- Adult debate: Letters, 23 February
- Rosemary McLeod: What shall we tell the kids?
- Editorial: Caution cripples our city's future
- Martine Rolls: Christchurch still strong
Port of Tauranga denies talk of...
The Port of Tauranga has labelled union claims of fearful workers an attempt to paint the Tauranga port in a bad light against its Auckland counterpart.
- Fans thrilled to see Pinetree as well as Cup
- Big changes for Tauranga car parking
- House costs to fall as fees slashed
- 400 Tauranga intersections to be revamped
