KahuRawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in WaiarikiThe 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.22 Feb 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMiracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fallThe girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies after crash in Te PukeA person has died today after a crash in Te Puke.06 Feb 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for actionAnd a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spreadAn expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRiddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attackNeighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.29 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandArrests following Western Bay of Plenty shootingsThe two men are expected to appear at Tauranga District Court this morning.28 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandShots reportedly fired at Te Puke propertyHeavy police presence reported in rural area.28 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandTsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuatesCivil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandCar catches fire after crashing into tractorOne person has moderate injuries.11 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandMan who died in hospital after Kaimāī truck crash namedThe crash on State Highway 29 on December 23 left him critically injured.03 Jan 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by treeCoroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.19 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTe Puke fatal crash offender jailedA Vanuatu national has been jailed for 22 months after a fatal crash in Te Puke.13 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIt's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeperDr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.13 Dec 11:25 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen HouseAberdeen House Christmas Shed powered by love. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch11 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen HouseAberdeen House Christmas Shed powered by love. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Dec 01:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictionsCouncil asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 10:12 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictionsCouncil asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch24 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can't remember last year': The girl who came back from the deadThe Te Puke teenager speaks out a year after her terrible crash.15 Nov 07:48 PM
NPC'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.25 Oct 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAbortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor saysDr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandBody found on rail tracks at Te PukeThe railway line at Te Puke has reopened after a body was found on the tracks yesterday.04 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandPolice at train 'incident' in Te PukeA reporter at the scene said the incident was near the Te Puke train station.04 Sep 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomedThe policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.12 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Despondent' principals to vote on strikePrincipal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.04 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit packhouses to pump millions more into infrastructureThe kiwifruit industry has had a bumper season with increased volumes on the horizon.02 Aug 10:00 PM
RugbyBaywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 championsRangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.21 Jul 05:36 AM
New ZealandRacecourse eyed for housing, club in talks with Government'That is prime land for building houses'.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Te Puke closes roadA person has been critically injured in a crash near Te Puke this afternoon.07 Jul 04:27 AM
New ZealandCouple in 'shock' after two die in garage crashThe couple were woken by a 'bang' in the early hours of this morning.30 Jun 03:31 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Te Puke retailers reject Councillor’s claimIt’s not in decline, it’s in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch20 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandTe Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claimIt's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jun 08:00 PM