Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
The third Kaimanawa horse muster of 2026 is underway near Waiouru, with helicopters helping protect New Zealand's precious alpine environment.
Kiwi patients can breathe easier with a new in-principle agreement to freeze GP fees for 12 months. Here's what it means for New Zealanders.
Auckland iwi, conservation groups and council celebrate new funding for Predator-Free 2050, aligning kaitiakitanga with native wildlife recovery.
A brand-new $60 million radiotherapy facility at Whangārei Hospital means hundreds of Northland patients can now receive cancer treatment closer to home.
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
Takahē are back in Golden Bay thanks to a $400,000 predator-proof fence stretching four kilometres — a huge win for NZ conservation efforts.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
Western Bay Mayor encourages community kindness and support this summer amid economic challenges, looking forward to collaborative progress in 2026.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
Stage one of the $13M Ōmokoroa Rd upgrade between SH2 and Prole Rd is complete, widening the road to four lanes with improved safety and infrastructure.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking community feedback on the future of a public toilet at Ōmokoroa's Precious Family Reserve, with three opt
NZ dairy farmers are set to enjoy a strong farmgate milk price of $9.70/kg MS this season, even as rising costs call for careful farm management.
Whole milk powder prices slipped 2.2% at the latest global dairy auction. Here's what the dip means for New Zealand dairy farmers this season.
A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
Small modular reactors are gaining global attention — and New Zealand is starting to ask whether this clean energy technology could work here too.
Auckland iwi, conservation groups and council celebrate new funding for Predator-Free 2050, with leaders saying the kaupapa aligns with tikanga Māori values.
Steve Allan has spent nearly 50 years designing traps to protect New Zealand's native birds and bush. His story is a heartwarming conservation success.