Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade report: Highway crash victim flown to hospital
A dozen calls received in the past fortnight.
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Pāpāmoa's Shaun Smith receives highest surf lifesaving accolade
Jo Miller wins Surf Official of the Year and receives a Distinguished Service Award.
Western Bay local cricket gets under way with T20 comp
Only to teams have unbeaten records after double round
Ocktoberfest in Te Puke: Fun, food and community spirit
Family fun at Te Puke's Ocktoberfest: Bouncy castle, entertainment and more on October 19
Plenty of events across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
The third funding round for 2024/2025 will fund $192,693 for 18 upcoming events.
Bee-themed storytelling brightens rainy day in Te Puke
Children dress as bees for storytime in Te Puke, featuring live bumblebees and prizes.
From playground to produce: Giggles centre nurtures families with fresh food
Giggles Centre links kids, families, and elderly in garden, sharing knowledge and produce.
Zespri pushes hard to sell second plan for offshore kiwifruit growing expansion
The global marketer says overseas growers deliver significant benefits back home.
Te Puke’s Heritage Plaza to get a vibrant makeover with new design
Heritage Plaza makeover includes free Wi-Fi, more seating and native plantings.
Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.
Western Bay cricket season kicks off with T20 action
Benjamin Hunter, from Te Puke, scores 150, now playing premier cricket this season.
Government hikes parking penalties, footpath fines up to $70
Te Puke, Katikati trial ends; no tickets issued, analysis underway.
Te Puke Sports clinches five awards at Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards
Fletcher Carpenter was named club player of the year at the Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards.
Burglary and graffiti linked to Te Puke man’s arrest
Te Puke man, 35, arrested for burglary, shoplifting and assault; more charges possible.
Hayden Paddon wins Rally Bay of Plenty
Emma Gilmour secures her first podium since 2016, finishing second in Rally Bay of Plenty.
Andrew McDowell named volunteer of the year at surf lifesaving awards
SLSNZ praises volunteers for dedication at National Awards of Excellence in Christchurch.
Spring festival in Paengaroa to spark community future talks
Paengaroa Spring Festival on November 9: Music, food, and 70+ stalls at Paengaroa Domain.
Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade report
Spectacular shelter belt fire one of five fire calls
Support needed for Te Puke's group day on October 31
Calf club day on October 31; local schools host agricultural events leading up to it.
Community urged to support Te Puke's heritage hub project
Seeka pledges gold sponsorship for Te Puke heritage hub; community urged to support.
Kalib's crew brings colour to Te Puke cricket club with new mural
Cricket Club mural completed, boosting visibility and excitement for the new season.
Criminal misfits lead to chaos in The Ladykillers at Litt Park Theatre
Join Professor Marcus and his gang in a comedic heist. No ladies harmed!
Community Patrols, Rangiuru Sports Club among Te Puke grant recipients
Te Ara Kahikatea Inc receives $2500 for a new walkway; other grants partially approved.
Te Puke's Halloween celebration: masquerade masks and night market await
Kids challenged to create masks for Te Puke Treat Trail with special prizes to win.
Te Puke High's dance talents impress at annual Huihui event
Jennifer Cram praises students: 'They are standout performers, always give their all.'
Students get hands-on quarry experience
Te Puke High students experience quarry work, including a live explosives demonstration.
'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”
Community spirit shines as Te Puke cleans up despite rain
Volunteers enjoy pizza after collecting nearly 100kg of rubbish in Te Puke's Spring Clean.
Te Puke's Richard McNair: Advocating for patients at world congress
'Hopefully, we can do our best to put the patients’ perspective to everyone.'
No 1 Rd upgrade to begin next week
No 1 Rd work begins, reducing lanes and causing significant delays.
From toy trucks to utes: Gardens on Wheels celebrates creativity
Join the fun in Te Puke: Gardens on Wheels event with markets, food, and a parade.
Summer in the Park returns with more fun and activities
COLAB seeks more groups for the event.
Join us for Te Puke's AGM with guest speaker on NZ dotterel
Win a framed hoiho painting at Te Puke AGM raffle.
Yorkshire native's journey: from Ōpōtiki to Tonga and back to Te Puke
Frederick Langdale came to New Zealand in 1893.