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
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intentTaku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.10 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTe Puke win Tai Mitchell Shield without conceding a pointThe team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fallFewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.30 Jun 05:03 PM
New ZealandTaonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrationsHouse of Shem will headline Friday's festival26 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailmentThe train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.19 Jun 05:02 PM
New Zealand'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under wayTe Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.18 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM
New Zealand'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trialJudge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.06 Jun 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the risePolice are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandFive arrested folllowing Te Puke fightPolice were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.03 Jun 10:44 PM
Royals'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service workTe Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVirtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthdayHer secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.30 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandDisc golf sets its sights on a new town"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."29 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandPhone data, text message seal meth-making man's fateCellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.23 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.22 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We’re just shells now': Jewellers targeted by thieves 9 times in 2.5 years'I watched people run around in my shop at bloody 4.30 in the morning.'22 May 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plantsWoman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.20 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandIn the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caperThe pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.08 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."08 May 06:00 PM
