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
New Zealand'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threatsHe represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.02 Oct 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”29 Sep 09:11 PM
New ZealandFrom city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sproutedMama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandNo rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan HarrisA former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.04 Sep 07:27 PM
New ZealandMan accused of violent attack fights extradition to AustraliaHe is accused of attacking a man at a hospital.03 Sep 09:16 PM
New ZealandKaituna's first waka in a centuryA pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New Zealand'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shedBoard says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.02 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandTransformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te PukeYouth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.21 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke photographer captures Aurora AustralisPhotographer Jessica Barnes has captured Aurora Australis from her backyard in Te Puke.13 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandMother and daughter bridge duo an unexpected pairThe mother said she got “absolutely, totally hooked and addicted” with the game.09 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsOlympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekendIt will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.08 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandMan charged in relation to BOP deathA man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.07 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandCouple say goodbye to Te Puke TrufflesWhen they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.06 Aug 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'01 Aug 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracksA witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.26 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandDouble gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honouredTauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.25 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating death remain at BoP addressPolice were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.25 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandShooting: James Sullivan on target to be the bestCalm head wins title for James Sullivan.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandPreliminary results in for two local byelectionsThe byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.18 Jul 07:52 PM
New Zealand'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandParking camera trial for BoP townsNew roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.16 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandJames Sullivan: Youngest champion in world clay shooting historyJames shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off16 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandKoha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s techA new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.15 Jul 02:09 AM
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crashTaku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.11 Jul 05:00 PM
