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Police on covert investigation quietly intervened to stop further violence in gang wars.
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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.
Duck hunters will head to their maimais a little later this year
Better late than never for duck hunters.
'The challenge has only just begun': Tauranga bars and pubs reopen in level 2
"I think businesses are just going to have to get creative."
Early, fast adaptations got kiwifruit packhouses running
Covid-19 rules meant the whole way of working had to change for orchardists.
Nepalese newcomers receive 195 grocery packs, and counting
The food parcels have been described as a lifeline for the newcomers.
Smart restart for Te Puke businesses
Locals start supporting Te Puke businesses as restrictions ease.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
Negative Covid-19 results to Te Puke workers
Seasonal workers in Te Puke who were tested for Covid-19 have returned negative tests.
Port productivity jumps to record levels despite Covid 19
Kiwifruit and dairy strong but fears held for forestry.
Why Covid-19 is a 'blessing in disguise' for Rotorua homeless
Accommodation and employment have fallen into place for some former homeless.
We will remember them: Anzac Day in lockdown
There are many ways Bay of Plenty communities can still commemorate Anzac Day this year.
No new cases in the Bay of Plenty, kiwifruit workers tested
Testing of 250 seasonal workers will be complete this afternoon.
Testing for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed case
The testing is a precautionary measure.
Boards' work goes on despite lockdown
Maketū and Te Puke Community boards can't meet, but members are still working.
Nadia Lim inspires 5-year-old to cook up a storm
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Life in lockdown: keeping busy and working
Te Puke's John Scrimgeour and Ashley Peat share snippets of lockdown life.
Businesses, workers navigate job uncertainty
"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."
Farmers getting the job done during lockdown
"It is reminding people of how important food production is to our country."