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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three yearsThe company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.02 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandSubstation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoPPāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.28 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'26 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'23 Feb 07:42 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te PukeKiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.15 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know about the BOP state of emergencyBay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.13 Feb 11:38 AM
New ZealandOut the gate: Cow swept from paddock, ends up at KFCThe cow was swept up in floodwaters and eventually hoofed it to Te Puke's KFC.31 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandTe Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installedAbout 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.31 Jan 12:25 AM
BusinessTrain 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
New Zealand'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
New Zealand'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfallThe two-person train crew are uninjured.28 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandGravel road grates: Decade-long fight for a safer roadResidents have been trying for 10 years to get safety improvements.25 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Te PukeThe woman remains in a serious condition in hospital.24 Jan 05:32 PM
