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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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
New Zealand‘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
New Zealand'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
New Zealand'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
TalanoaCoaches inspired new principal to teachPrincipalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crash, Te Puke - Bay of PlentyInitial indications suggest there are serious injuries.16 Oct 05:02 AM
KahuTe Puke teen Santo's rise to Black Ferns squadSwift rise through the rugby ranks has been overwhelming, but cool.05 Oct 07:00 PM
KahuFirst job in 10 years: 'I've got my mana back'Stats NZ: Unemployment rate for Māori was 5.5% in June 2022, down from 7.8% in June 2021.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPsa variant found on two kiwifruit orchards: Decimating disease continuously evolvingGrowers say Psa is the biggest risk to the industry,23 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It is unbelievable': 15yrs in jewellery business, 30 raids, losses worth thousands'It is difficult enough financially anyway and this just makes it even more difficult.'01 Aug 06:00 PM
TravelAloha, Te Puke: How to have a tropical holiday in the kiwifruit capitalLittle did Luxon know, you can enjoy a Hawai'i holiday without leaving Aotearoa.26 Jul 10:15 PM
BusinessLuxon 'back into real issues, off the beach from Hawaii'Luxon: Reserve Bank cannot grade itself, must be hold to account over cost of living.26 Jul 07:12 PM
KahuMental health and addiction support delivered by and for Māori'Māori whānau want to access services that recognise their realities.'21 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'What we need is some very simple rules': Luxon on Covid announcementGovernment announces new measures to fight the increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections.14 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuseBottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists27 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.21 May 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at themDisgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.17 May 08:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Bay of Plenty crashEmergency services were called to the scene on Rangiuru Rd.12 May 08:10 PM
MotorsportKarters looking forward to springThe Kartsport BoP club is looking to resurface and extend its Apparelmaster Raceway track.12 May 12:00 AM
