Man arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Te Puke
The woman remains in a serious condition in hospital.
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Bay of Plenty car crash leaves power line hanging over road
There were no injuries reported but thousands have been left without power.
'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.
‘Stonewalled’: Rural community upset over plans for offender halfway house
Location of the new facility is said to be partly due to Tauranga's housing shortage.
The mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawn
Teams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.
'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structures
But a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.
Rare birds, dunes threatened by vehicles
Fencing of nesting areas and pest management has seen shorebird populations increase.
Who's who in The Vicar of Dibley
Te Puke Repertory's Vicar of Dibley opens on November 29.
Massive planting bid to protect sensitive waterways
The Waihi Estuary is now considered one of the most polluted in New Zealand.
Communication issues over footpath closure irk residents
Supply issues and rainfall cause delays to Pāpāmoa wastewater upgrade project.
Christmas boxes come to Te Puke
Emergency services and MPI to collect for foodbank on November 17.
'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape paths
Maps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.
'High need' for school lunches as more students need food to 'cope with the day'
A principal said the food crisis for families is far greater than is being funded by Govt.
Decked-out Halloween hall added to treat trail
Story competition adds an extra edge to Te Puke Treat Trail.
Coaches inspired new principal to teach
Principalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.
We're not going to take it': Te Puke farmers take a stand
The Te Puke protest is part of a nationwide movement.
Police release name of Te Puke fatal crash victim
The two-vehicle crash happened near Te Puke on Sunday.
One dead in crash near Te Puke
Another person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
400 new homes: Development pitched at families, first-home buyers
The council has "big plans to meet the needs of the growing population".
Even little lambs, and calves, go to school one day
Getting to know an animal is important for calf club day success.
Construction to start on 400-section Te Puke housing development
Mix of two, three and four-bedroom terraces, duplexes and stand-alone homes planned.
'Bittersweet': Withdrawn candidate's brush with victory
He said the votes were 'humbling' and 'unexpected' but he needed to prioritise his health.
Two new and two returning councillors
Former chairs of community board and school board join the council.
Cricket competitions start - must be summer
Dramatic increase in grassroots player numbers sees new three division competition.
Western Bay's new mayor James Denyer: 'I hope to be judged on my performance'
'I think I have the skills and experience to make a difference.'
Te Puke teen Santo's rise to Black Ferns squad
Swift rise through the rugby ranks has been overwhelming, but cool.
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
'Inadequate': Pathlab temporarily closes two clinics in the Bay
The disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the year.
Rubbish collection highlights good and bad
The amount of glass collected leads to a call for financial incentives to return bottles.
Centenarian brothers-in-law back together after two years
Laurence and Ron have been kept apart by Covid-19, but now these old friends are back.
Sikh parade brings colour to town
Nagar Kirtan is the custom of processional singing of hymns in the community.
Cup final beckons for Te Puke women
Heroics from Te Puke goalkeeper secures spot in cup final.