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Te Puke player Lalomilo Lalomilo in action for the New Zealand Under 20 squad. Photo / Photosport

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Rugby: Baby All Blacks coming to town

24 May, 2019 8:29am

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Rob Williams from Hunting and Fishing New Zealand shows off the jacket prize.

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Hunters shooting for prize incentive

23 May, 2019 10:04am
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Incentives offered to take part in long-running scientific research programmes.

Lance Corporal Nadine Nitschke was one of five dental assistants who were part of the 13-member New Zealand Defence Force contingent that provided dental treatment in Samoa recently. Photo / Supplied

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Dental outreach programme no sweat for Nadine

23 May, 2019 7:07am
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Lance Corporal take on dental challenge in Samoa

Police are still investigating information on the death of a Te Puke man. Photo / George Novak

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Te Puke rough sleeper death still being investigated

22 May, 2019 9:05am
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The man was known to the homeless community.

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Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car

20 May, 2019 11:05am
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"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.

Police investigators at the scene behind Te Puke's memorial hall where a man in his 50s was found dead. Photo / File

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Man found dead in Te Puke was a rough sleeper

17 May, 2019 11:30am
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Man found dead in Te Puke was a rough sleeper and had adopted a stray kitten.

Te Puke High School Board of Trustees student and staff representatives, Te Mote Marsh and Rebecca Wichmann.

Student achievement the goal of trustees

16 May, 2019 12:00pm
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School boards are looking for nominations for the upcoming elections.

Waitangi Day ceremony at the Mount Drury, Mount Maunganui. Garry Webber, Mayor Western Bay. 6 February 2019 Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by George Novak

Mayor's unfinished business

16 May, 2019 12:00pm
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Garry Webber sets out his re-election theme.

Te Puke high School students visited at kiwifruit orchard as part of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Cultivate Your Career event.

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Students cultivating career options

16 May, 2019 11:20am
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Te Puke High School students took part in the annual Cultivate Your Career event recently.

Pukehina volunteer firefighter Sharnie Harper preparing for the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge.

Sharnie steps up for towering feat

16 May, 2019 11:03am
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Pukehina firefighter Sharnie Harper has scored a place in the Sky Tower stair climb.

Te Puke firefighters, from left, Grant Scothern, Dan Turner and Jodi Purdie are ready for the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on Saturday.

Te Puke trio to tackle tower

16 May, 2019 11:00am
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The renowned stair challenge demands a mental as well as a physical effort.

Rangiuru player-coach Tanerau Latimer. Photo / Stuart Whitaker

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Baywide rugby: Rivals seek No 1 tag

16 May, 2019 10:16am
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Any clash between Te Puke Sports and Rangiuru is a massive occasion.

Brett Elliott is speaking about natural medicine and dexoing at Te Puke and Katikati Libraries.

Self healing library talk planned

16 May, 2019 10:00am
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Use of food and herbs to provide health solutions is underestimates says Brett Elliott

Te Puke Intermediate School pupils, from left, Libby Cook, Carmen Simmons, Josh Parsons, Marco Miln, Isaiah Jepson and CJ Grant, fundraising for a trip to the leaders camp in Wellington. 9 May 2019 Ba

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Leaders day reason for capital visit

16 May, 2019 8:00am
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Te Puke Intermediate School's role models are set for an amazing week in Wellington.

The man had been identified and but the police were withholding his name and details while they worked to find his next of kin. Photo / George Novak

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No release yet of identity of man found dead in Te Puke

16 May, 2019 6:52am
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The police were treating the death as suspicious.

Whakarewarewa's Matt Garland shapes to pass against Rangiuru. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Whakarewarewa dominant against Rangiuru

13 May, 2019 2:00pm
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Whakarewarewa are producing some big wins at the pointy end of round one.

Strong winds have been blamed for power outages throughout the Bay of Plenty overnight. Photo / file

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Hundreds still without power after strong winds

13 May, 2019 6:18am
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Power remains out for hundreds of people after severe winds overnight.

The Charitable Stage Co artistic director Sam Tomaszyk (left) and manager Ciaran McGettigan.

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Studio a new direction for stage company

9 May, 2019 2:00pm
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The company is taking a new direction with the opening of a dance and drama studio.

Te Ranga School principal Brendan Wilson in front of part of the area where a new block is to be built.

New space for school and Hawk Academy home

9 May, 2019 12:00pm
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A new building at Te Ranga school will create an enclave for year 7 and 8 students

Rotorua MP Todd McClay with Youth MP Maia Rahurahu, a Year 12 student from Te Puke High School. Photo / Stuart Whitaker

Maia takes seat in Parliament as Youth MP

9 May, 2019 9:00am
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The Youth MP initiative is now a six-month programme.

Te Puke Intermediate School student leaders, from left, Tempest Cassin, Cacee Rundle, Marco Miln and Leon Edmonds on the school's new agility course.

Agility course to challenge students

6 May, 2019 1:26pm
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The Te Puke business community has got behind building the school's agility course.

Rangiuru prop Baye Jacob was one of the standout players in her side's victory over Rangataua. Photo / George Novak

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Rangataua and Rangiuru meet in rematch

5 May, 2019 4:17pm
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In 2018, Rangataua beat Rangiuru by one point in the Baywide final. Today, they met again.

Rangiuru winger Elijah Nicholas celebrates as he raced away to score a try and seal victory against Te Puna. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Te Puna ambushed by Rangiuru at home

20 Apr, 2019 5:49pm
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Rangiuru were firing on all cylinders as they beat Te Puna 27-17.

A woman and two children have been taken to Tauranga Hospital after the car they were in was hit by a train on SH2 near Pukehina. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Te Puke child flown to Starship after car and train crash on SH2

12 Apr, 2019 3:03pm
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Te Puke child in critical condition after car she was in is hit by a train.

Teimana (Des) Mohi with the piece of art he created in response to the Christchurch mosque shootings at Te Puke's Tupeke artspace.

Artspace used to create tribute

11 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Artist puts thoughts on canvas after terror attack.

Zeb the boxer has a swim ahead of this weekend's Dogs N Togs at Te Puke swimming pool.

Dogs togs and lots of fun

11 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Third Dogs N Togs event will mark the end of the swimming season.

Carolyn Symmans slipped and fell on the wet surface of Te Puke's Heritage Walkway, breaking her wrist.

Action wanted after slip, broken wrist

11 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Council to inspect walkway next time it rains.

Rangiuru's Elijah Nicholas makes a break backed up by player coach Tanerau Latimer (left).

Two Te Puke rugby sides unbeaten

11 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Rangiuru and Te Puke Sports reach half century of points.

Jo Reid of Te Puke Art Society prepares the picture that kids on the town's Easter Trail will be able to colour in.

Easter Bunny ready with trail treats

11 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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Spot prizes and Easter eggs are up for grabs in the Te Puke trail.

A 66-year-old man was transported to Waikato Hospital this morning after a crash on Te Puke Highway. Photo / File

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Man taken to Waikato Hospital after serious crash

9 Apr, 2019 12:32pm
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The 66-year-old man was involved in an incident involving a car while on his pushbike.

Karen Summerhays hopes the community will get behind the idea, which could save the post office. Photo / File

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Leap of faith needed to form Te Puke Centre

9 Apr, 2019 10:52am
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Te Puke post office hopes to be replaced by Te Puke Centre with community support.

Police were called to initial reports of a possible stabbing at a Te Puke address overnight. Photo / File

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Person taken to hospital after Te Puke 'stabbing'

5 Apr, 2019 7:33am
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However, police say the incident was later confirmed as a minor incident

Russell Lowe has been with what is now Plant and Food Research for 50 years.

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Fruit breeder's kiwifruit contribution

4 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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In 50 years of fruit research, Russell Lowe has had his fair share of success.

Te Puke Community Board chairman Peter Miller in front of the Te Puke main street plaza.

Pick your plaza preference

4 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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To change or not to change - community board seeks views on plaza options

The crowd gave Jacinda Ardern a standing ovation at Hagley Park today. Photo / AP

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'Keep being that light for the rest of the world' - Sonny Bill Williams at Eden Park

29 Mar, 2019 1:41pm
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Tune in for the livestream of the Christchurch Remembrance Service from 10am.

Te Puke Country Lodge care home manager Chris Boudet, with the remnants of her hair.

Head shave an intuitive decision

28 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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Chris Boudet says she is stoked to raise over $1300 for Shave for a Cure.

Ian O'Malley (left) and Brett Vincent have opened a micro brewery in Pukehina. Photo / Stuart Whitaker

Beach brewers' passion for beer

28 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Two home brewers have turned their hobby into growing business.

Kerry and Michelle Clark will be taking both their 1929 Model A hot rod and their 1953 Buick to Beach Hop 2019 as well as their English bulldog, Floyd.

Contrasting cars make Beach Hop trip

28 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Everyone should experience Beach Hop at least once says Kerry Clark.

The Beach Hop 2019 is under way. Photo / Supplied

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Waihī gets into Beach Hop mode with thousands attending event

27 Mar, 2019 12:28pm
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Beach Hop Waihī Warm Up Party time has attracted thousands of visitors and petrolheads.

Moon and star balloons and candles, with fresh candle wax, can be seen looking towards the area in Little Waihī where a 2-year-old girl was found dead. Photo / George Novak

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Toddler's suspicious death stuns community

25 Mar, 2019 11:38am
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A rahui has been put in place where a 2-year-old girl was found dead

Te Puke chief fire officer Glenn Williams says he won't be making any changes after a complaint about the brigade's siren. Photo / file

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Fire chief defends night-time siren use

25 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Firefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.

Te Puke High School students, from left, Sophie Sullivan, Shontel Oxenham, Ciara Sunnex, Aneiah Schuler and Janine Atz are all losing their locks for Shave for a Cure.

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Five female head shaves, five reasons

21 Mar, 2019 8:57am
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Exchange student finds bravery to go short in Shave for Cure.

Te Puke Sports 2018 Baywide Premiership trophy-winning team.

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Season opener a good test

20 Mar, 2019 9:50am
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Defending Baywide title holders Te Puke Sports have kept the bulk of the squad for 2019.

Epic Te Puke marketing manager Rebecca Larsen and Karen McLaren with the new Boomerang Bags stands that will be placed in four locations around Te Puke

Nearly 1000 reusable bags coming

20 Mar, 2019 9:25am
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Boomerang bag stands to be located around Te Puke.

Paengaroa's Ally and Paul Ross are regulars at Beach Hop.

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Paul and Ally Beach Hop bound

19 Mar, 2019 9:02am
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Paengaroa couple love Beach Hop for the people as much as the cars.

Candles frame a message for Christchurch,

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Te Puke unifies in the wake of the Christchurch shootings

17 Mar, 2019 7:46pm
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Hundreds share their grief in the center of Te Puke for those hurting in Christchurch.

Jarred Biggs in action during the 4x4 trials near Te Puke at the weekend. Photo / Colin Smith

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Biggs brothers dominate New Zealand 4x4 Trials Champs

17 Mar, 2019 6:28pm
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Auckland's Jarred Biggs takes win at New Zealand 4x4 Trials Championship.

Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft. NZME file photograph

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The Chase: 'No quick fix' for pursuits and calls for ban on chases

15 Mar, 2019 12:01pm
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Police Association has welcomed a major review into pursuits.

Staff often don't have time to take residents for a walk or give them fresh air. Photo / File

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'Rotten care': Elderly rest home residents dying due to low level of help - union

13 Mar, 2019 1:00pm
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Reports of man dying after being too scared to report infected wound due to low staffing.

Mike Maassen with last year's second-heaviest kingfish.

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Te Puke Emergency Services Fishing Club holds annual competition

7 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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The annual fishing competition returns to Te Puke Emergency Services Fishing Club.

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