Kaituna Cut to be cut off, for now
Kaituna Cut surf casters will need to find a new favourite spot for six months.
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One person dies in Te Puke crash
The bridge marks the end of a 70km/h zone and the start of 100km/h.
Te Puke club unveils grandstand design
Sport — or more accurately sitting watching it — is bringing people together in Te Puke.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
A new collaboration will benefit the health of the Kaituna River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hoofing it: Wayward sheep causes ruckus in town
For a sheep that is never heard, Mallory has caused quite a disturbance in Te Puke.
People trapped after crash at Te Puke
Police have been called to a crash in Te Puke
Confident in kiwifruit and avocados
A net 45 per cent of Bay households expect the region's economy to improve in 12 months.
Kiwifruit growers hail High Court win
The court said a duty of care was owed to kiwifruit growers.
Woman hurt after crashing down bank near Te Puke
A woman has been injured after a car crashed 10m down a bank near Te Puke today.
Mystery of felled tree solved
The tree was on council land but nearby landowners still should have been notified.
Kiwibank and NZ Post set to close regional branch
Decision to close Kiwibank branch will hit older folk, community board chairman says.
Couple stumped over mystery tree felling
'I went to work and it was there. I came home and it was gone. It's outrageous.'
Baywide rugby: Te Puke Sports make their move at top of the table
Te Puke Sports move clear at top of Baywide Premier 1 table.
Te Puke v Te Puke in major charity clash
Charity day at Te Puke Sports sees a showdown between the top two Baywide Premier 1 teams.
'Miracle' birth, and survival, of twin foals
A set of rare twin foals have stunned animal experts by their arrival and survival.
Crash victim says 'thanks' to lifesavers with donation
He lost his leg in a crash, but the consequences could easily have been much worse.
Fijian flyers finding their feet
Rugby academy scholarship recipients have talent in spades
Car salesmen stood down over racist comments
The woman at the centre of racist comments says she is overwhelmed by the response.
Fire scare sparks warning in Te Puke
Te Puke house moments away from going up in flames after hot ashes light up.
Te Puna still unbeaten in Baywide club rugby
Baywide Premier rugby produces plenty of tries.
Western Bay swamped by heavy rain
Bay floodwaters crept close to newly built houses plus some still under construction.
Papamoa gets a war memorial
Towns smaller than Papamoa have cenotaphs for their fallen.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
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.