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The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
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Te Puke High student on Young Enterprise BizVenture
Ben Van De Weerd was one of 18 chosen nationally for the initiative.
On hunt for favourite Footrot Flats characters
The musical stage show featuring Wal, Dog etc is coming to Te Puke.
Parkour coach targets international competition
Parkour is a fast, exciting, growing sport that is accessible to anyone.
Top-of-the-table clash at Litt Park
The first division is now split into a top four and a bottom four.
Forest & Bird selling plants as fundraiser
The plant stall - the group's annual fundraiser - will be set up on Jellicoe St.
A homecoming for new Ōtamarākau School principal
A beautiful ceremony marked the transition to the new leader.
Night walk to support those with breast cancer
Staggered start times ensure people have ample space and tranquillity.
The Addams Family brings spooky goings-on to Pāpāmoa College stage
Netflix series 'Wednesday' piqued the interest of students at audition time.
Ram-raid: Four people arrested after store burgled
Three people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
Te Puke FC keen to capitalise on Fifa Women’s World Cup
Coach says world cup can only lead to increased interest in women's football.
Local clubs winners at regional surf life-saving awards
Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club has been named the BoP Club of the Year.
Te Puke well-represented at Bay of Plenty Young Grower contest
The contest takes place at Mount College next week, with a gala dinner in the evening.
Former All Black Nathan Harris holds holiday programme in Te Puke
The programme looks to help youngsters set goals within and outside rugby.
Watch: 'Horrific' - jewellers lash out at 'numpties' after 8th crime in 18 months
'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'
'We lost one of life’s characters': Remembering the 'king of cloth'
His funeral was one of the biggest the town has ever seen.
Te Puke, Rangiuru in playoff race
Eastern Districts remain unbeaten in the Western Bay competition.
Food prices: How to stop throwing your money in the bin
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.
Storm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from Govt
Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.
'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volume
One of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.
Will podium hopes head West?
Pro Series drifter Sam West says he's always on the edge of failure.
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.