Latest from Te Puke

$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record

But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.

Park idea gets cautious bark of approval

More consultation events coming at Pukehina Beach and Maketū.

'Exciting phase': Business Park on track to meet milestone

The first stage will set the tone of the business park development.

'Shattered': Slow recovery for Te Puke boy finally home from hospital

The "shattered" 7-year-old still can't go to school or see his friends.

Team effort to support community

Cafe facilities being given over to make meals for the community.

Everybody needs good neighbours

Kai and connection are themes of this year's Neighbours Day

'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers

'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.

Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage

Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.

'It's pretty magical': Fresh start for mandate-affected BOP school

New kereru sculpture is a result of the school's centenary celebrations

Te Puke packhouse used for jabs and testing

Whanau ora support is also being provided alongside drive-through testing and vaccination.

Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites

Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.

Dirt track racing brothers

Racing, life skills and new friends - all part of ministock racing.

'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital

The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.

'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out

After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.

'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal

Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.

Emergency services attend two separate scenes for same crash

Two people were injured following a collision in the Te Puke area on Monday morning.

'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility

Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.

Police appeal for help to find woman missing in Te Puke

Louise is not familiar with the Te Puke area.