One person has died at a popular Bay of Plenty swimming hole. Emergency services responding to a 'water-related incident” in the Wairoa River near... Read More

Earlier this year, Te Puke Times published a story about Ron Murray and the release of his book, and first novel, Coromandel Dreamin'. The four years... Read More

When Jolene Howden-Turnbull arrived for the Rebel Sport Christmas Trolley Dash Tauranga at 6am on December 4, she had a game plan for how things would go. 'The... Read More

Starting this Sunday, December 8, asphalt resurfacing will be getting underway on State Highway 29 near the Tauranga end of Old Kaimai Road. This work will... Read More

Fraser Street is currently blocked following a three-vehicle crash. A police spokesperson said the incident was reported around 4.40pm. Hato Hone St John... Read More

A man has been arrested and his vehicle impounded after failing to stop for Police in Papamoa Beach last night, said a police spokesperson in a statement. "At... Read More

Two Australian women were reportedly taken to hospital after being exposed to Kmart's Christmas-themed quilts, with a public recall to also be issued in... Read More

Ahead of the upgraded Arataki Bus Hub reopening next week, Farm Street will be partially closed tonight, Wednesday, December 4, to complete essential road remediation... Read More

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys. State... Read More

There was little doubt in the minds of the judges that Ōtamarākau School's entry in the Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade was the overall winner. One... Read More

Wherever you buy your Christmas tree this year, you might notice it is a little dearer than it was 12 months ago. In the main North Island centres, you could... Read More

The last thing you want when you crank up the heat pump to cool you off or switch on a fan is to be breathing in any dust particles which have been laying on... Read More