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Police enquiries continue into reports of a gunman near Te Puke
Police enquiries continue into after reports of a gunman on the loose near Te Puke
Cluster of rats at Bay of Plenty picnic spot disgust local
A Maketū man who encountered a plague of rats says more needs to be done.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Crash victim Hollie Snell expected to make full recovery
Hollie Snell has a long road ahead but is expected to make a full recovery.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
Toy tester up for the task
Te Puke 5-year-old Reid Mortensen is going to be a toy tester for Farmers.
'Freak accident' on highway almost impales man
See the pictures of the extremely close call on the Te Puke Highway.
More migrant workers ease kiwifruit labour shortage
Up to 1750 extra migrant workers will be made available for the Bay's horticulture sector.
Te Puke Highway to close for a month
The main highway into Te Puke will be closed for a month next year.
High-explosive shell found: Four houses evacuated in Te Puke
Unexploded naval high-explosive shell found at Te Puke residence.
Sh*t Towns of New Zealand: NZ's Worst 'Big Things'
Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.
Survey reveals cheapest fuel prices
Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.
Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s
Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.
One trapped after car, campervan and truck collide
Three vehicles were involved, including a campervan, and left two people injured.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Te Puke house fire 'a tragedy' says owner
Owner of Te Puke rental property destroyed by fire grateful her tenants got out unscathed.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Aged care worker awarded $20K
An aged care worker has been awarded $20,000 and the promise of her old job by the ERA.
Police: Reminder to teen drivers
Young restricted drivers more at risk of a serious crash in the first 6 to 12 months..
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
A new collaboration will benefit the health of the Kaituna River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Confident in kiwifruit and avocados
A net 45 per cent of Bay households expect the region's economy to improve in 12 months.
Kiwifruit growers hail High Court win
The court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.
Kiwibank and NZ Post set to close regional branch
Decision to close Kiwibank branch will hit older folk, community board chairman says.
Couple stumped over mystery tree felling
'I went to work and it was there. I came home and it was gone. It's outrageous.'