Cricket clubrooms vandalised, tractor stolen
Established in 1886, Te Puke Cricket Club now has upgraded clubrooms and extra security.
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Inquiries launched into poor accommodation accusations
The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.
Western Bay of Plenty plan feedback sought
The Western Bay of Plenty is one of the fastest growing districts in New Zealand.
'Dirty, smelly': Council orders company to stop operating kiwifruit worker accommodation
The facility allegedly failed to comply with aspects of the building code requirements.
Power pole left leaning in Rangiuru after car crash
Police and fire are on the scene.
'Dirty, smelly and full of mould': Workers slam orchard accommodation
They paid $130 a week for stained mattresses, no insulation, and a leaky roof.
Train hits motorbike abandoned on tracks
'It was pushed along a couple of hundred metres.'
Pistols and pursuits: Series of crimes 'driven by addiction'
A recidivist fleeing driver who rammed two police cars has received a hefty jail sentence.
Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools
Students need help in aftermath of lockdown, say principals.
Banned: Bay high school stops students bringing phones to school
Te Puke High School banned students from bringing cellphones to school on August 10
'We can't stop': Te Puke train driver pleads for people to heed warning
"Once you commit to run that crossing, you are playing roulette and we can't stop."
4000 jobs: Rangiuru Business Park gets $18m boost
When finished, it will be the "largest consented green field industrial zone".
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
'We can see a strong future': Bay packhouse leads organic kiwifruit charge
Trevelyan's has packed 50 per cent of the organic SunGold kiwifruit this year alone.
Te Puke farmer wins big at NZ dairy awards
The 2020 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards were held in virtual form on Saturday night.
Everyone digging deep for grandstand project
Massive community support sees grandstand project go ahead.
Operation Silk: Defendants in court after police raids
The Mongols have been accused of being involved in six known shootings with other gangs.
Dr Barry Partridge: 'Medicine coloured his life'
Once destined to be a carpenter, the Te Puke-born man became a very successful surgeon.
Six shootings: The Mongols and the violent turf war over Tauranga
Police on covert investigation quietly intervened to stop further violence in gang wars.
A new voice for Māori at Te Puke High School
Feedback indicated a need to help Maori students feel stronger in their identity.
American title for Stupid Robots
The Stupid Robots are designed by people in the US, then built in Te Puke.
Gang war fears grow: Mongols boss locked up over loaded pistol
Mongols leader robbed Greazy Dogs rival of gang colours at knifepoint, police allege.
Te Puke Highway reopened after months of one lane traffic
The Te Puke Highway was reduced to one lane for Waiāri Water Supply Scheme work.
'Large police presence' on Te Puke Highway
A witness says he saw police pull over several vehicles and handcuff the occupants.
PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis
Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Catholic school unveils principal
New school in Golden Sands on track for February 2021. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saturday is toe tapping time in Te Puke town
People are loving the musical accompaniment to their Saturday shopping.
Te Puke woman almost home - but still so far away
Nanette's supervised isolation in an Auckland hotel will come to an end next week
Residents without electricity after power pole fire
The power is expected to be restored at 5pm.
Te Puke woman has a million reasons to celebrate her birthday
Husband's response to the news: 'I'm going to be smiling all day.'
Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.
Warmer Kiwi Homes - thousands of warmer homes
There have been around 2,500 insulation and heating retrofits through the programme.