New ZealandPolice investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blazeTwo fire crews battled the fire. 14 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandMeet Jasleen: Pioneering police officer bridging cultural gapsConstable hopes to inspire other Indian females to join the police force.03 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerning': Liquor stores caught selling booze to minorsFive liquor stores in and around Tauranga have been caught selling booze to minors.27 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandWhy John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavationTe Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western BayThe Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.16 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandHousing project prioritises chronic health sufferers, older tenantsThe project includes six units prioritising older people and those with health conditions.05 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandBoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopensTwo others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.10 Mar 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Real flash in its day': 100yo car needs a new homeAn in-need-of restoration Model T Ford is up for grabs in Te Puke.01 Mar 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoPA BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThree arrests following Te Puke tangiA dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.21 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place following Maketū deathEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.09 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandSecond BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of publicThe incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen years of giving back to the communityA Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.08 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandMaketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shorelineEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.08 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandWine-making student wins scholarshipA former Te Puke High student will take his love of wine to university next month.07 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandRaw horsepower on displayClydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.07 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
New ZealandSaying goodbye to the last mayor of Te PukeFamily and friends remember a man passionate about his community. 30 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
New ZealandA time-honoured feature of rural lifeThe Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.26 Jan 06:41 PM
New Zealand‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandSchools brace for impact of new lunch schemeDaily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.27 Nov 03:30 PM
New Zealand'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business"It's part of our life here."25 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFashion show raises $32k for teen's cancer treatment trial'What an incredible community' says mum as Te Puke show funds Brennan's treatment.20 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandDr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with historySoutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history06 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Blows us away': Teen positive despite cancer ordealFashion show to fund Te Puke teen’s cancer fight.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandHorse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.30 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner overTaku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Paengaroa crashA vehicle has hit a fence or bank on Te Puke Highway.11 Oct 04:01 AM
