Two crashes on State Highway 2, Te Puke Highway
Two crashes involving trucks have been reported to police
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Letters: Kiwifruit jobs an opportunity for beggars
A reader suggests beggars help fill the shortage of workers in the kiwifruit industry.
Dog-paddling pool party a howling success
There were swimming races for pooches of all sizes as well as dress-ups and spot prizes.
Letters: Tauranga lacks key facilities and infrastructure
Infrastructure, roading, advertising and phones are today's letters to the editor topics.
Possible severe gales for Bay of Plenty
Possible severe gales could rip through parts of the Bay of Plenty overnight.
Bay drivers to get living wage with NZ Bus
New contractor NZ Bus is chosen for Tauranga and Te Puke bus services.
SOLD: Gold kiwifruit orchard sets new benchmark
A Paengaroa gold kiwifruit orchard sells for $1.1m per canopy and sets new benchmark.
Cameron joins select group of life members
Te Puke's Bruce Cameron becomes just the eighth life member of Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.
New scheme to alleviate pressure at Tauranga Hospital's ED
More patients are likely to be taken to their family doctors by ambulance staff.
Artist Mr G gives Te Puke a piece of Joseph Parker
Mr G's latest mural of Joseph Parker is in Te Puke.
How one man's cafe vision changed a community
NZ's top cafe: How Marty Robinson's, The Daily, changed a community.
Inside story: Seasoned crews behind the kiwifruit boom
Seasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income
Widowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'
Taking time off when his children were born meant he was more prepared when his wife died.
Te Puke man's 'best ever fish' takes out 90 Mile Snapper Bonanza
Te Puke man's 'best ever fish' takes out 90 Mile Snapper Bonanza.
Wallis to juggle coaching and playing
Wallis anticipating slow start for Te Puke Sports' Baywide season.
Students to have heads Shaved for a Cure
Over a dozen Te Puke High School students will have cold heads for a while.
Beach Hop still a must-see event
There's only one reason Dennis Whitley goes to Beach Hop - the cars.
Brooke confirmed as outstanding student
Former Te Puke High School student hits the heights in scholarship exam.
Te Puke Lip Sync challenge a winner
Te Puke High School Students strut their stuff at Lip Sync Challenge
Motorcyclist 'blessed' for second chance
Man who nearly died in a motorcycle crash near SH2 this month says he has been 'blessed'.
Three Te Puke orchards for sale
The portfolio includes three mid-to-large sized blocks with a total of 98 canopy hectares.
Pru to lose locks at Saturday market
Pru Day's hair will go to support her leukaemia suffering friend in Australia.
Te Puke's hidden gem recognised in awards
Only operating for just over a year, the cafe with a heart has won big
Te Puke Menz Shed helps with construction of rat traps
Rats in the sights of environmental group as Menz Shed lends hand
More bus seats likely for Te Puke express
Watching people being left behind has stirred a Te Puke bus user into action.
Cricket: Greerton earn home semifinal
Eves Realty Greerton have earned a Williams Cup home semifinal with a week to spare.
End of an era for Te Puke family enterprise
Te Puke Engineering owner Paul Thomas has been sold, after more than 50 years.
Local spirit shines at Te Puke A&P Show
The bad weather forecast hit crowd numbers at Saturday's Te Puke A&P Show.
Kiwifruit sector recovers well from Psa virus setback
The kiwifruit sector has experienced massive growth since the PSA virus took hold in 2010.
Fire alarm saves historic Te Puke church
A fire investigator says a working fire alarm system has saved a historic church.
Boy, 5, hit by car on Te Puke's main street
Boy "lucky" after being hit by car in Western Bay.
Santa arrives early for deserving family
A toy store and The Hits have combined to bring joy to a family and the children's ward.