After more than 30 years in the industry, Mike Savage has seen his fair share of change in the way funerals are held - from children now attending services,... Read More

Peering through a microscope, you'd probably see tiny bowls floating around in Niamh Tyson's blood. The 13-year-old Pyes Pā student is the fifth generation... Read More

This is a story about a boy with a big heart. It's all about Jack Coombs who went 'above and beyond” to support a girl he'd never even met. The... Read More

The countdown is over with midday today marking the official start of Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration... Read More

One person has been transported to hospital following a vehicle crash near Te Puke. Police responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway,... Read More

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded $20,000 of operational funding to support staff costs at the Eastern Bay of Plenty Riding for the Disabled's Whakatāne... Read More

There have been 10 burglaries in the district over the past couple of weeks. Three of these have been in Te Puke with the others in Maketū and Pukehina... Read More

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

A dwindling pool of volunteers has promoted a call for help from Te Puke's community patrollers. CPNZ Te Puke (previously Night Owls) has been actively... Read More

An animal health scientist said the government's commitment to eradicate foot and mouth should it arrive here is the right approach. Last week, Biosecurity... Read More

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting cloudy periods with... Read More