Bay of Plenty TimesCrowds, cars and bikes at Autorama 2023Thoughts have already turned to the 2024 event.15 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeachers' strike about much more than moneyTeachers say they can no longer meet students' needs.14 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNgā Kākano Foundation wall mural dazzles Te PukeMural project conceived to give rangatahi a new viewpoint on art.08 Mar 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwim free at Te Puke pool this weekendThe council was disappointed the pool could not be opened for the community earlier.08 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three yearsThe company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.02 Mar 05:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSubstation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoPPāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.28 Feb 09:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'26 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'23 Feb 07:42 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘If you see an opportunity, take it’: Te Puke entrepreneur paying it forwardScholarship a way of paying back the school and the community.22 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay’s rubbish tags redesignedTougher material, easy-release design and anti-copying marks are features of the design.20 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclone Gabrielle: Doing nothing isn't an optionOwner of Te Puke equestrian centre moved by stories from others in the horse community.19 Feb 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te PukeKiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.15 Feb 06:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeedway: Tauranga driver follows in family's footstepsRacer has to come through last-chance race to win title.13 Feb 08:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAll you need to know about the BOP state of emergencyBay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.13 Feb 11:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOut the gate: Cow swept from paddock, ends up at KFCThe cow was swept up in floodwaters and eventually hoofed it to Te Puke's KFC.31 Jan 11:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installedAbout 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.31 Jan 12:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrain track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industryKiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.30 Jan 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes outThe council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.29 Jan 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfallThe two-person train crew are uninjured.28 Jan 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGravel road grates: Decade-long fight for a safer roadResidents have been trying for 10 years to get safety improvements.25 Jan 08:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Te PukeThe woman remains in a serious condition in hospital.24 Jan 05:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty car crash leaves power line hanging over roadThere were no injuries reported but thousands have been left without power.07 Jan 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Stonewalled’: Rural community upset over plans for offender halfway houseLocation of the new facility is said to be partly due to Tauranga's housing shortage.08 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawnTeams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.29 Nov 07:36 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structuresBut a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.23 Nov 02:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare birds, dunes threatened by vehiclesFencing of nesting areas and pest management has seen shorebird populations increase.16 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWho's who in The Vicar of DibleyTe Puke Repertory's Vicar of Dibley opens on November 29.15 Nov 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMassive planting bid to protect sensitive waterwaysThe Waihi Estuary is now considered one of the most polluted in New Zealand.14 Nov 12:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunication issues over footpath closure irk residentsSupply issues and rainfall cause delays to Pāpāmoa wastewater upgrade project.09 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas boxes come to Te PukeEmergency services and MPI to collect for foodbank on November 17.09 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape pathsMaps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.09 Nov 05:00 PM
