Bay of Plenty TimesDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIn custody: Three face firearm charges after Te Puke incidentThe trio was remanded in custody.12 Sep 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOutdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacher08 Sep 09:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workers26 Aug 02:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSiblings to represent Bay of Plenty in NPC rugbyGeorgia and Nikora Broughton will both represent the region.10 Aug 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrandsTremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.02 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke pharmacy staffer farewelled after 31 yearsShe started working there when it was Blacketts Pharmacy.24 Jul 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 lanes reopen after Pāpāmoa crash injures fivePolice were alerted to the motorway crash around 3.40pm.24 Jul 04:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke incident: Person airlifted after serious injuryOne person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.17 Jul 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaywide rugby: Whaka look to break 19-year droughtWhakarewarewa beat Greerton Marist 25-17 to reach the Baywide final.14 Jul 05:17 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegallyCleaning up the concrete and other waste is expected to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.12 Jul 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTheatre stalwart's triumphant return after PTSD recoveryDi Leach is returning to theatre seven years after she became unwell.11 Jul 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be namedRereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.07 Jul 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I'm proud of you': Sister's final message before fatal crashLily Arabin, 34, died in a car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link on June 26.04 Jul 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCompliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulationsThe draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.01 Jul 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer town crier's latest theatrical turnMichael Jones stepped down as Te Puke town crier last year after three decades.30 Jun 04:23 AM
Bay of Plenty Times$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washoutThe 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.26 Jun 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hugely rewarding': Bay volunteers share why they do it National Volunteer Week celebrates the efforts of volunteers across New Zealand.17 Jun 10:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closureState Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.10 Jun 09:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.09 Jun 11:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDriver to appear in court after fatal Te Puke crashThe accident occurred on Maniatutu Rd about 8.45pm on Tuesday.07 Jun 02:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan found dead at Bay of Plenty house after being involved in crashInquiries into the crash and death are ongoing.04 Jun 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDemand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānauThe Hub in Te Puke is supported by local growers and supermarkets.23 May 04:59 PM