Police have released the name of the man who died after crash in Te Puke.

"If we don't remember then we might make the same mistakes of the past."

Police were notified at 3.34pm.

Golden Oldies rugby is as much about friendships and fun as it is about rugby.

Balloon flight was like soaring across the sky, says young Ruby Ensor.

'While we're all going to get wet anyway, everyone's safety is our first priority.'

Te Puke Cricket Club members are baffled by a bizarre theft at their home ground.

Club members are putting their hands up to help the club run the tournament.

There is a forecasted record crop on the horizon.

Two crews from the Te Puke fire brigade were called to Macloughlin Drive.

Bay of Plenty's premier cricket competition is heating up.

The fire was reported at 6.55am.

US buyers can't get enough of the bizarre-looking fruit.

A vehicle collided with a cyclist on January 21.

The incident happened at the intersection of Jocelyn and Jellicoe Sts.

The crash happened at 12.30pm.

All residents along the affected stretch of road have been contacted directly.

Fire fighters were called to the scene at 1.09pm.

All money they raised in the Longest Day challenge will go to the Cancer Society.

Fire crews were called to the scene about 5.20am.

"You have nothing to lose and so much to gain".

There are 80 positions available at a new sample collection and lab testing service.