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Masquerade ball to celebrate business excellence
There are three opportunities to win tickets to the glitzy awards event

Te Puke hosts historic Tai Mitchell
First to feature both boys' and girls' tournaments.

Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.

Truffle hunt in full swing
There are over 300 truffle farms, known as truffières, in New Zealand.

Maketū Coastguard in jetski rescue
Jetski rescue was the second of the day for Maketū Coastguard.

Te Puke church's oldest parishioner reflects on lessons learnt
Les Hansen was baptised in 1934, met his future wife at the church and was married there.

Sleeping family's lucky escape as car crashes into property
Residents fear speeding will kill someone but police say there is no ongoing problem.

Marae turned health clinic: How local marae are paving the way for Covid vaccines
People have become used to marae offering health-related services

EPIC Te Puke grows as community need comes to fore
Two new staff members have joined up to ensure Te Puke keeps supporting local.

Police release name in boating tragedy
The man died after a small boat capsized in the river mouth on Saturday.

Te Puke family distraught at thought dog Mimi has been stolen
The couple lost their beloved dog on June 4.

Matariki Magic: Fun for all in celebration
There is a range of events on throughout Tauranga to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.

Seeka announces expansion for 2022; Pukenga development delayed
The total investment is forecast to be $20 million.

Comedy debate bringing laughs for a good cause
EPIC Te Puke Comedy Debate coming to town.

Free dental care in BOP thanks to stranded aid ship
Medical aid ship is now delivering free dental care on land.

Pedestrian hit by car on Te Puke Highway
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash about 8.15pm.

Cyber attack: Public asked to keep Bay EDs for emergencies only
The Waikato DHB is scrambling to restore its IT system after a cyber incident.

Person injured in crash on Te Puke Highway
Police, firefighters, and ambulance have been called.

Nalah the bulldog reunited with whānau
The much-loved missing dog was found at a Rotorua address.

$5000 reward: Stolen bulldog 'part of the family'
Two young girls have been left devastated by the theft of their beloved pet Nalah.

Seven appear in court after drug raids
Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.

Police release name of man who died after Te Puke crash
Police have released the name of the man who died after crash in Te Puke.

All you need to know about Anzac Day in the Bay
"If we don't remember then we might make the same mistakes of the past."

One dead after crash between car and motorcycle near Te Puke
Police were notified at 3.34pm.

Is Roy New Zealand's oldest rugby player?
Golden Oldies rugby is as much about friendships and fun as it is about rugby.

Uplifting experience to start students' day
Balloon flight was like soaring across the sky, says young Ruby Ensor.