New ZealandPerson who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St JohnPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.24 Jan 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
New Zealand'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate fallsBusy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.22 Jan 12:38 AM
New Zealand130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hourDramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.14 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandPolice call for information on Te Puke man possibly carrying gunTwo reported sightings of the man in the centre of town this afternoon.04 Jan 08:34 AM
New ZealandBuilder charged after letting people live in implement shed - againHe claimed it was just a 'smoko room' but later admitted charging a mum and kids rent.04 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandOne dead and one critically injured in Te Puke crashEmergency services were called to the crash on Tuesday night.21 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandPerson left in critical condition after crash in Te PukeTraffic management is currently in place and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.21 Nov 08:02 AM
New Zealand'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fireCrews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.13 Nov 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandCycleway scrapped: Council listens to residents' concernsPlans for a cycleway in Te Puke have been canned because of community opposition.01 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandFour new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months awayAbout 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.02 Oct 08:13 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon proves he's in Te Puke by holding up today's Te Puke Times paperThe National leader is travelling east along the Bay of Plenty coast today.27 Sep 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Huge opportunities': Major milestone connects business park to highwayA massive new industrial park near Te Puke has made a $60 million leap forward.20 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandWhy this secretive bird population is now thriving near RotoruaThere are 289 breeding pairs in the forest - NZ's second-largest population.19 Sep 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Good guy’: Former firefighter tragically killed in road crash'It’s been a huge shock for all of us and we’ve shed many tears.'07 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash in Te Puke between car and motorcycleThe crash happened around 12.30pm on Saturday.02 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessID theft puts debt collector in the same boat as those she usually chasesHow a photo taken of her driver’s licence was used to rack up debts.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's tableThe vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.17 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after pointing firearm at a member of the public and fleeing policeDriver to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.12 Aug 10:40 PM
New Zealand'More than 70 per cent of my body had been burned': Pilot tells of plane crashJohn Martin nearly died near Te Puke.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRam-raid: Four people arrested after store burgledThree people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.24 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Horrific' - jewellers lash out at 'numpties' after 8th crime in 18 months'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'28 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandFood prices: How to stop throwing your money in the binAn expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.21 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandRevealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about itAn expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.21 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandStorm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from GovtCouncillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.18 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."17 May 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volumeOne of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.12 May 12:11 AM
New ZealandBoP road information, latest rainfall amountsThe region is in clean up mode after days of rain.10 May 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Why, just why?' Mystery surrounds missing fire hydrant lidsWestern Bay reports at least three separate incidents so far, with six lids taken.08 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies following Bay of Plenty crashThe crash occurred about 4.30pm this afternoon in Te Puke.15 Apr 07:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational, Labour open candidate nominations for Bay of Plenty seatTodd Muller is retiring after nine years in politics.14 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
