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Opinion: Mayor reflects on 2024's milestones and future goals
Mayor James Denyer highlights 2024's achievements, looks ahead to 2025 reforms.
Opinion: Reflections on a year of building community ties
OPINION: Coffee catchups, market visits a great way to connect with Bay residents.
Kiwifruit legacy: Te Puke’s drive for heritage hub continues
Te Puke plans a heritage hub to celebrate local history and is seeking more funding.
‘Mischievous glee’: Kiwi soprano wins prestigious singing contest
Felicity Tomkins triumphs at 100th Herald Sun Aria, echoing Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's success.
Transforming lives: Poutiri tackles gambling harm in Te Puke
Poutiri Centre highlights $29,435 lost daily to gambling in Te Puke, offering support.
Cruise passengers to boost Te Puke retailers with new tour stops
Graeme Crossman: 'We want to share some of the business around'.
Businesses rally for Te Puke High's innovative garden project
Te Puke High School thanks supporters with engraved chopping boards.
Fire brigade's callouts surge to 303 amid busy fortnight
Gas line struck on Moehau St; road closed for over an hour for repairs.
Knitters thanked at Te Puke Plunket's end-of-year tea
'It's huge, what they do:' Knitters' efforts recognised at Plunket morning tea
Tuku shines as Santa's helper at Te Puke Christmas parade
Despite the rain, Te Puke parade dazzles with decorated floats and a combined pipe band.
Gang act breach leads to Rangiuru arrest amid festive warnings
Te Puke man, 37, arrested on 15 dishonesty charges; remanded to mid December.
Book as a beacon: Ron's final tribute to seashells before he died
'The book is here, so for me it’s 'mission accomplished,': Ron Murray.
Judges praise Ōtamarākau School's winning float in rainy parade
Parade ends with market and prizegiving; Ōtamarākau School takes top award
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
Cricket: Te Puke shocks United Indians with first defeat
Te Puke defeats United Indians; Mike de Beer scores 57, Ryan Crossley takes 5/24.
Visitor numbers soar at Pāpāmoa Hills park after major upgrades
New entrance, carpark and tracks at Pāpāmoa Hills for improved visitor access.
Junior speech stars shine at Te Puke High School competition
Guest judges praised for tough decisions in the contest.
The Hub Te Puke faces closure without community support
'Every hour we remain open is another family supported,' says CEO Scot Nicholson.
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.