New ZealandPolice: Reminder to teen driversYoung restricted drivers more at risk of a serious crash in the first 6 to 12 months..23 Jul 06:15 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna RiverA new collaboration will benefit the health of the Kaituna River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Jul 08:13 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna RiverThe health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPeople trapped after crash at Te PukePolice have been called to a crash in Te Puke03 Jul 07:09 PM
BusinessConfident in kiwifruit and avocadosA net 45 per cent of Bay households expect the region's economy to improve in 12 months.02 Jul 09:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit growers hail High Court winThe court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.28 Jun 11:40 PM
BusinessKiwibank and NZ Post set to close regional branchDecision to close Kiwibank branch will hit older folk, community board chairman says.26 Jun 06:35 AM
New ZealandCouple stumped over mystery tree felling'I went to work and it was there. I came home and it was gone. It's outrageous.'25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle' birth, and survival, of twin foalsA set of rare twin foals have stunned animal experts by their arrival and survival.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar salesmen stood down over racist commentsThe woman at the centre of racist comments says she is overwhelmed by the response.12 Jun 11:34 PM
New Zealand100 lightning strikes in BayA thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am24 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandMan, 32, struck by train near Te PukeOne person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.10 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandTrain and car collide near Te PukeTwo people have escaped from their vehicle after a collision with a train.02 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Kaboom!' Lightning strike: Family's near-miss; dog killedA lightning strike traumatises family and killed a family dog in Te Puke.29 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandLive weather updates: Rain to continue, dog dies in thunderstormFlooding is being reported around the Western Bay of Plenty.28 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes on State Highway 2, Te Puke HighwayTwo crashes involving trucks have been reported to police18 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandHow one man's cafe vision changed a communityNZ's top cafe: How Marty Robinson's, The Daily, changed a community.30 Mar 06:00 PM
BusinessZespri: Kiwifruit crop increase could lead to labour shortageKiwifruit crops are due to ripen faster than anticipated - and pickers are needed.29 Mar 09:35 PM
BusinessInside story: Seasoned crews behind the kiwifruit boomSeasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income29 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWidowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'Taking time off when his children were born meant he was more prepared when his wife died.27 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist 'blessed' for second chanceMan who nearly died in a motorcycle crash near SH2 this month says he has been 'blessed'.18 Mar 05:33 PM
New ZealandWhy schools are ditching reportsSome 70% of schools are measuring children's progress, but not against national standards.16 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit sector recovers well from Psa virus setbackThe kiwifruit sector has experienced massive growth since the PSA virus took hold in 2010.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 5, hit by car on Te Puke's main streetBoy "lucky" after being hit by car in Western Bay.15 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandChurch praise for woman killed in stormTrish Butterworth, who was killed when a tree fell in Friday's storm, attended Elim Church06 Jan 07:36 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBDThe $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Dec 05:45 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBDThe $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch04 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandGun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kidsParents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children02 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandRunaway dogs on a merry spreeLike a something out of a movie, dogs Chica and Joy gave plenty of people the slip23 Nov 01:23 AM
EducationBay pair scoop $15k Zespri scholarshipsTwo Western Bay of Plenty teens have each scooped a $15,000 Zespri academic scholarship22 Nov 11:30 PM
BusinessVillage for homeless proposed for Te PukeSmall village of temporary homes for homeless being proposed for Te Puke.18 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandJohn's tale of TriumphTe Puke's John Feaver isn't about to let his age stop his need for speed.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke sawmill fire will cost company 'tens of thousands'Ten fire crews battled the blaze early this morning.17 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash was 'full of life'The man tragically killed in a crash on Friday was a young local father.10 Sep 07:29 PM