100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
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Local pride on the line in charity boxing
You don't let losing rung through your mind says charity boxer
Having a ball with pop-up shop
More than 130 dresses have been donated but many more are needed.
Te Puke rugby teams in key games
Te Puke clubs are involved in key Baywide rugby games on Saturday.
Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
One person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.
Genealogy group celebrates 40 years
Annual subs were $1.50 when group was first formed
Train and car collide near Te Puke
Two people have escaped from their vehicle after a collision with a train.
Gym club prepares for $4 million expansion
Te Puke Gymsports big range of classes has spurred growth of the club.
'Kaboom!' Lightning strike: Family's near-miss; dog killed
A lightning strike traumatises family and killed a family dog in Te Puke.
Tommy Wilson: Maori seat only fair
TV debate between Hobson's Pledge spokesman and 'born-again racist' will be enlightening.
Live weather updates: Rain to continue, dog dies in thunderstorm
Flooding is being reported around the Western Bay of Plenty.
First tournament and already a NZ rep
Tayla Blanchard is enjoying the new dynamics of mixed seven-a-side netball.
Challenge getting orchid to flower in cool weather
School holidays may explain lower attendance at the orchid show.
Greerton Marist beat Tauranga Sports 31-24
Greerton scored another win when they came up against Tauranga Sports yesterday.
Te Puke Anzac commemorations breathe life into building
Te Puke War Memorial Hall has just been brought back into use this Anzac Day.
Te Ara Kahikatea pathway opens on Friday
Support from wide range of sources and hard work lead to project's completion.
Quiz option for Te Puke fun run and walk
Celebratory event to start in Jubilee Park at 9am.
Letters: Drivers, take responsibility for your actions
Stop blaming roads - crashes are caused by drivers, a reader says.
Two crashes on State Highway 2, Te Puke Highway
Two crashes involving trucks have been reported to police
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.