Bay of Plenty TimesTrain track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industryKiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.30 Jan 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes outThe council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.29 Jan 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfallThe two-person train crew are uninjured.28 Jan 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGravel road grates: Decade-long fight for a safer roadResidents have been trying for 10 years to get safety improvements.25 Jan 08:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Te PukeThe woman remains in a serious condition in hospital.24 Jan 05:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty car crash leaves power line hanging over roadThere were no injuries reported but thousands have been left without power.07 Jan 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Stonewalled’: Rural community upset over plans for offender halfway houseLocation of the new facility is said to be partly due to Tauranga's housing shortage.08 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawnTeams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.29 Nov 07:36 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structuresBut a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.23 Nov 02:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare birds, dunes threatened by vehiclesFencing of nesting areas and pest management has seen shorebird populations increase.16 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWho's who in The Vicar of DibleyTe Puke Repertory's Vicar of Dibley opens on November 29.15 Nov 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMassive planting bid to protect sensitive waterwaysThe Waihi Estuary is now considered one of the most polluted in New Zealand.14 Nov 12:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunication issues over footpath closure irk residentsSupply issues and rainfall cause delays to Pāpāmoa wastewater upgrade project.09 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas boxes come to Te PukeEmergency services and MPI to collect for foodbank on November 17.09 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape pathsMaps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.09 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'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.28 Oct 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDecked-out Halloween hall added to treat trailStory competition adds an extra edge to Te Puke Treat Trail.26 Oct 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoaches inspired new principal to teachPrincipalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWe're not going to take it': Te Puke farmers take a standThe Te Puke protest is part of a nationwide movement.19 Oct 06:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice release name of Te Puke fatal crash victimThe two-vehicle crash happened near Te Puke on Sunday.18 Oct 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in crash near Te PukeAnother person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.16 Oct 05:12 PM
Bay of Plenty Times400 new homes: Development pitched at families, first-home buyersThe council has "big plans to meet the needs of the growing population".13 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEven little lambs, and calves, go to school one dayGetting to know an animal is important for calf club day success.12 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesConstruction to start on 400-section Te Puke housing developmentMix of two, three and four-bedroom terraces, duplexes and stand-alone homes planned.12 Oct 05:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bittersweet': Withdrawn candidate's brush with victoryHe said the votes were 'humbling' and 'unexpected' but he needed to prioritise his health.12 Oct 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCricket competitions start - must be summerDramatic increase in grassroots player numbers sees new three division competition.11 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo new and two returning councillorsFormer chairs of community board and school board join the council.11 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern 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.'09 Oct 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke teen Santo's rise to Black Ferns squadSwift rise through the rugby ranks has been overwhelming, but cool.05 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of PlentySuperintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.30 Sep 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Inadequate': Pathlab temporarily closes two clinics in the BayThe disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the year.30 Sep 02:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRubbish collection highlights good and badThe amount of glass collected leads to a call for financial incentives to return bottles.23 Sep 02:00 AM
