Stuart Whitaker is editor of the Te Puke Times
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School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.
Te Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its name
New town crier and citizen of the year revealed.
Te Puke beauty queen's latest odyssey
Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill shared her Kiwi culture while in Mauritius.
Daffodil Day: Cancer Society readies for year's biggest fundraiser
Appeal tables will be out on Friday.
Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
Fire truck drivers on road to success
Drivers are judged on overall ability, efficiency, aptitude and smoothness of operation.
Sally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower director
Sally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.
Surf lifeguards shine at regional awards
Andrew McDowell from Pukehina Surf Rescue was BOP Volunteer of the Year.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
Te Puke High School’s cultural week starts on Monday
Each day will offer different activities.
Western Bay Museum’s memory trunk visits Te Puke rest homes
Mystery items from the collection had the residents thinking hard.
Te Puke Sports lift Baywide rugby title for fourth time
An early loss lit a fire for the Pirates.
Felicity Tomkins: from Te Puke to world opera
Scholarship success ahead of Lexus Song Quest.
On the trail of your family history
Te Puke genealogy class not entirely internet based.
Ben Hurley to MC kiwifruit’s 65th anniversary bash
Q and A, announcenments and mini play part of celebrations
Te Puke to host Greerton Marist in showcase rugby final
Fletcher Carpenter bagged the club try-scoring record.
Graffiti-clad former store in Pongakawa to go
The building has been used as a backdrop for many a photo.
James Sullivan: Youngest champion in world clay shooting history
James shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off
Art society showcases quilter's skills
Merlene Forsyth first learned to knit and sew almost 70 years ago.
Koha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s tech
A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.
Kiri-Michelle Mohi launches more Real Raw Resources
Books are aids for those working with children
Te Puke win Tai Mitchell Shield without conceding a point
The team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.
Taonga pūoro to open Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
House of Shem will headline Friday's festival
Chance to meet the byelection candidates
What do the three candidates think about these important issues?
Te Matai School gets long-awaited bike track
Track builder Peter Boomen has saved the school thousands.
House of Shem headline Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
Festival will have a strong focus on Māori kai
Seed to Plate brings curriculums together at Te Puke High School
Programme will leave a mark in many ways
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
Maketū author Angie Belcher a children’s book awards finalist
Te Pīkari Pipi is in the running for the Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award.
Chance for kids to meet Sam Cane in Te Puke
Evening dinner will include a Q and A with Sam Cane.
Te Puke’s future: What youngsters want to see
Giant map helps explain spatial plan process
Baywide rugby: All to play for with one round to go
Te Puke Sports need a win to ensure top spot
Long-serving JPs' toil recognised
Rob Blackett, of Te Puke, has retired after 42 years as a JP.
Te Puke High School remembers Vaishali McNeill
Vaishali was an independent high acheiver.
'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience
'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.
Still chance to enter Pongakawa School Quiz
Teams go all out to win the best dressed competition.
Western Bay council staff seek volunteer project to tackle
Council workers want to give back to the community.
Te Puke Sports on top after toppling the Mount
Jayden Tane made his mark in his 50th appearance for Te Puke Sports.
Special maimai a winner for hunters who use wheelchairs
'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'
'Touchy' subject of cats is the big problem for backyard conservation
One way to help endangered native species is to keep cats indoors at night.
Te Puke Sports hand Te Puna first defeat
Grady Forbes and Kase Meyer each scored a brace in Te Puke Sports' win.
Pump it up: New Te Puke track gets thumbs up
The community has lent a hand to create the new bike track.
In the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caper
The pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.
New murals grace walls of Te Puke schools
A feature of the town centre, the murals are replaced roughly every four years.
Te Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency
“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."
Te Puke Online app can be downloaded
Te Puke residents are given the chance to showcase how the app works.
Baywide rugby: Narrow win for Te Puke on the road
Te Puke into the top four for the first time in 2024.
Anzac Day: Te Puke remembers
We seem to struggle with remembering the lessons from these conflicts.
James Wilkins’ US Coast to Coast odyssey to Motor Neurone Disease NZ
Ride is to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand.
Women have to battle after getting parking breach notices after visiting McDonald's
Mail house fault leads to confusion and worry
Rugby star Sam Cane to support fundraiser in Te Puke
Old Pirates hosting All Blacks captain for Q and A.
Sport's character-building role a focus
Development rather than sporting success is Martin Ash's main goal.
Te Puke Sports’ big Baywide rugby win
Fullback Fletcher Carpenter was the star of the show; Rangiuru draw with Rangataua.
Novel a beacon on author Ron Murray’s cancer journey
Coromandel love story set in the 70s, a time of transition.
Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation
Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.