'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volume
One of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.
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BoP road information, latest rainfall amounts
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
Disappointment as Pāpāmoa FC slump to third loss in a row
A goal just before halftime gave Pāpāmoa something to build on, but it was not to be.
'Why, just why?' Mystery surrounds missing fire hydrant lids
Western Bay reports at least three separate incidents so far, with six lids taken.
Anzac Day: Great-granddaughter of VC recipient is Te Puke guest speaker
Chanel Wotten, who's carrying on a family legacy, recalls family members' wartime service.
Motorcyclist dies following Bay of Plenty crash
The crash occurred about 4.30pm this afternoon in Te Puke.
National, Labour open candidate nominations for Bay of Plenty seat
Todd Muller is retiring after nine years in politics.
Creative Communities funding supporting diverse projects
Art projects and town-wide events in Te Puke supported by fund.
Pumping at Te Puke Playcentre
The pump track caters for bikes, trikes, scooters, skateboards and trolleys.
Eggs and easels for Easter in Te Puke
Nine eggs are being decorated by artists and groups to make up the trail.
Papamoa's Cooper takes MX2 national title
Cody Cooper wins national 250cc class with race to spare.
Te Puke well-represented at TECT Western Bay Community Awards
Awards recognise the good work going on in the community.
Tearoom tales sought
The great-granddaughter of Te Puke bakers is writing a memoir-cookbook.
Number of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealed
Local deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.
Crowds, cars and bikes at Autorama 2023
Thoughts have already turned to the 2024 event.
Teachers' strike about much more than money
Teachers say they can no longer meet students' needs.
Now hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest
'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'
Ngā Kākano Foundation wall mural dazzles Te Puke
Mural project conceived to give rangatahi a new viewpoint on art.
Swim free at Te Puke pool this weekend
The council was disappointed the pool could not be opened for the community earlier.
Pet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three years
The company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.
Substation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoP
Pāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.
'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.'
'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding
'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'
‘If you see an opportunity, take it’: Te Puke entrepreneur paying it forward
Scholarship a way of paying back the school and the community.
Western Bay’s rubbish tags redesigned
Tougher material, easy-release design and anti-copying marks are features of the design.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Doing nothing isn't an option
Owner of Te Puke equestrian centre moved by stories from others in the horse community.
Kiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te Puke
Kiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.
Speedway: Tauranga driver follows in family's footsteps
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All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
Out the gate: Cow swept from paddock, ends up at KFC
The cow was swept up in floodwaters and eventually hoofed it to Te Puke's KFC.
Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry
'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'
Te Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installed
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.