Latest from Te Puke

Police seeking vehicle involved in crash with cyclist

The car did not remain at the scene of the crash.

Cyclist injured in crash with car on Te Puke Highway

The crash happened at 12.30pm.

'Like razor blades': Eels bite woman at swimming hole

Eel bites haven't deterred the woman but now she is warning others of the danger.

Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science

Further intakes into the Jobs for Nature programme will come later this year.

Jo Raphael: Silencing sirens is a bad idea

OPINION: Sirens need to stay for small communities

Partial road closure for pipeline work

All residents along the affected stretch of road have been contacted directly.

Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren

Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.

'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor dies

The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.

Scrub fire on bank near Te Puke Highway

Fire fighters were called to the scene at 1.09pm.

Business digest: Bay real estate company celebrates two years

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Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke

Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned

'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'

'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues

Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.

Local Focus: Kiwis called up for kiwifruit duty

Industry wants to nip low staff numbers in the bud. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Saving the whales: Stranding shows trained volunteers vital

Bay of Plenty strandings have included Gray's beaked, pygmy sperm and orca whale species.

Slain 2yo was a 'social butterfly' who 'put a smile' on everyone's faces

The ex-partner of man accused of murdering his daughter has spoken in court.

Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'

Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.

'No regrets': Muller on victory, loss - and Judith Collins

'The country has spoken very clearly .. We need to reflect on that.'