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Toi Ōhomai tutor’s fashion piece tells story of WWII letters
Donna Dinsdale's award-winning work honours her great-uncle's WWII letters and bond.
Four fires keep brigade busy
Successful gas leak response: 'Better to be safe than sorry,' says fire chief.
Kiwifruit and Kiwiana: Join Te Puke's festive float parade
Theme: Kiwifruit and Kiwiana. Market and food stalls at Jubilee Park after the parade.
Te Puke High celebrates with $270k in scholarships at prizegiving
Bella Ngawhika and Harrison Matthews named 2025 head girl and boy at prizegiving.
Join the fun: Create a garden on wheels for Te Puke's festival
Karen Summerhays: "Just throw something together, get the kids involved, and have fun!"
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
Driver arrested with 1370mcg breath alcohol after erratic driving
Auckland man arrested for driving with 1370mcg of alcohol; court appearance next week.
Te Puke Harriers wrap up successful season, eye road races ahead
Sophie Reid shines, placing 2nd at AIMS Games; Ryan Parton wins at Waikato/BOP.
Don't miss The Ladykillers: Intriguing twists and a talented cast
Vince Shaw, Professor Marcus: 'This play has many twists and is a pleasure to perform.'
Join the fun: Fairhaven gala raises funds with food, music, and fireworks
Support local: Fairhaven gala offers raffles, rides, and food.
High-quality animals impress judges at Te Puke Agricultural Club
Te Puke Agricultural Club's group day impresses with high-standard animals and support.
'Blows us away': Teen positive despite cancer ordeal
Fashion show to fund Te Puke teen’s cancer fight.
Couple's garden and art studios shine at BOP festival
Live music, classic cars at couple’s Grey Warbler Gallery during BoP festival.
Explore new creations at Te Puke Art Society's exhibition
Vote for your favourite piece at Te Puke Art Society's exhibition.
Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Te Puke police station welcomes four new constables
New constables in Te Puke bring diverse skills.
Detours ahead: Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road night closures start Nov 4
TEL westbound closed Nov 4, eastbound on Nov 5; expect detours.
Firefighters battle two blazes amid 10 emergency calls in two weeks
Guy Fawkes safety tips: Light fireworks in open spaces, away from homes and pets.
Te Puke falls short in thrilling finish against Hawks 1
Hawks 1 edge Te Puke despite Jenkins taking 3/28 and Eves scoring 85.
Community spirit soars in Te Puke with festive tree project
"Different groups coming together make Te Puke an even more joyful place this Christmas."
NZ kiwifruit industry marks three milestones with major celebration
NZKGI chairman stresses unity: "Growers must stay united to protect our industry."
Join the mission: Fashion on a Mission for Brennan Miller's treatment
Maree Cooper hosts a fashion show to support friend’s son, Brennan, with cancer.
Watson brothers' home: a century-old mistake in Pongakawa Valley
Watson brothers partnered with Albert Gibbons in 1917; Carrie Gibbons Reserve named.
Roadworks reminder: Drive safely or face automatic licence suspension
Labour Weekend tips: Plan ahead, take breaks, and check your vehicle before travelling.
Seeka's sustainable journey: repurposing kiwifruit for community good
Seeka donates surplus kiwifruit to NZFN, aiding food security in local communities.
Te Puke's Ocktoberfest raises funds for youth initiatives
The event at Te Puke Baptist Church sees increased visitors and great entertainment.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
Te Puke High's wellness garden a student-led project for mental health
$300 grant awarded for student-led wellness garden, part of Seed to Plate project.
Te Puke’s The Hub feels strain as food support needs soar
Foodbanks facing more demand than before
Community spirit reignites as Te Puke Market returns on Saturday
Te Puke Community Market returns this Saturday after a three-year break.
Nominations open for 2025 Western Bay Community Awards
New 'Best Collaboration Award' added to celebrate joint community initiatives.
Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade report: Highway crash victim flown to hospital
A dozen calls received in the past fortnight.
Two injured in Paengaroa crash
A vehicle has hit a fence or bank on Te Puke Highway.