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An impression of the new memorial to be built at Papamoa Domain. Image/supplied

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Papamoa gets a war memorial

25 May, 2018 9:44am

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Laura Popata took a video of the lightning storm this morning.

NEW ZEALAND

100 lightning strikes in Bay

25 May, 2018 8:13am
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A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am

Pilots Liam Brettkelly (left) and Barry Vincent with the new BK117 at Te Araroa.

THE COUNTRY

Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter receives welcome upgrade

24 May, 2018 3:30pm
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The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter operation has received a new chopper.

Te Puke Young Farmers members Michael Simpson (left) and Lindsay Williams are taking part in a charity boxing event on May 19.

THE COUNTRY

Local pride on the line in charity boxing

17 May, 2018 9:17am
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You don't let losing rung through your mind says charity boxer

THE COUNTRY

Wilma's Whey: Cow condition, feed targets are key after dairy dry-off

17 May, 2018 4:00am
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Cow condition and feed targets for calving are the priorities to focus on this season.

KiwiRail staff, police and a local kaumatua at the scene where a person was killed in a train incident near Te Puke overnight. Photo/John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke

10 May, 2018 2:39pm
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One person has died in Te Puke after being hit by a train.

A climate change roadshow is coming to town. Photo / 123RF

THE COUNTRY

Climate change roadshow coming to Rotorua

10 May, 2018 4:00am
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Roadshow a chance for farmers to understand dairy sector's greenhouse gas emissions.

Rangiuru player Grace Peacocke takes a hit up against Rotoiti during the Baywide women's pre-season tournament. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rangiuru make big pre-season statement

7 May, 2018 9:25am
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Rangiuru have won the Ideal Buildings Baywide Women's Pre-Season Tournament in Rotorua.

Monique Lints, left, and Dale Snell will be among the speakers at an event organised by Te Puke-Rotoehu Branch of Rural Women New Zealand on May 7.

THE COUNTRY

Rural women focus on connection in Te Puke

3 May, 2018 12:30pm
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Te Puke-Rotoehu Branch of Rural Women New Zealand is focusing on community connection.

Cutting the cake at the Te Puke branch of the NZ Genealogy Society's 40th birthday are group founder Fay Campbell and fellow national society life member Bobby Mawkes.

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Genealogy group celebrates 40 years

3 May, 2018 10:04am
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Annual subs were $1.50 when group was first formed

The car that collided with a train in Te Puke. Photo / Scott Yeoman

NEW ZEALAND

Train and car collide near Te Puke

2 May, 2018 4:00pm
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Two people have escaped from their vehicle after a collision with a train.

Te Puke Gymsport co-presidents Jane McKay (left) and Sarah Elliot with, from left, Pareen Singh, Portia Morgan and Addison Walkington. Photo/supplied

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Gym club prepares for $4 million expansion

30 Apr, 2018 4:19pm
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Te Puke Gymsports big range of classes has spurred growth of the club.

Tayla Blanchard has been selected for the New Zealand seven-a-side mixed netball team to meet Australia in a transtasman series in October.

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First tournament and already a NZ rep

26 Apr, 2018 6:54pm
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Tayla Blanchard is enjoying the new dynamics of mixed seven-a-side netball.

Bay of Plenty Orchid Society member Jill Nisbet at the society's annual show in Te Puke.

Challenge getting orchid to flower in cool weather

26 Apr, 2018 2:04pm
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School holidays may explain lower attendance at the orchid show.

Te Ara Kahikatea Incorporated Society secretary Grant Dally, left, Gael Blaymires and Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber cut the ribbon to officially open the pathway.

New pathway is an asset for Te Puke

26 Apr, 2018 8:24am
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Community comes out to see pathway opened

Bugler Peter Cranson plays the Last Post at Te Puke's Anzac Day commemorations. Photo/Stuart Whitaker

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Te Puke Anzac commemorations breathe life into building

25 Apr, 2018 12:36pm
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Te Puke War Memorial Hall has just been brought back into use this Anzac Day.

Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway Trust secretary Grant Dally (left) and treasurer Michael Jones at the pathway site in January last year. Photo / File

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Te Ara Kahikatea pathway opens on Friday

20 Apr, 2018 3:10pm
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Support from wide range of sources and hard work lead to project's completion.

Te Puke's Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway will be officially opened on April 20, with a fun run/walk to take place the following day to mark the occasion.

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Quiz option for Te Puke fun run and walk

19 Apr, 2018 8:04pm
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Celebratory event to start in Jubilee Park at 9am.

Two crashes have been reported east of Te Puke. Image/Google Maps

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Two crashes on State Highway 2, Te Puke Highway

18 Apr, 2018 12:35pm
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Two crashes involving trucks have been reported to police

Alfie the Jack Russell going for gold in the small dogs swimming race. Photo / Andrew Warner

THE COUNTRY

Dog-paddling pool party a howling success

16 Apr, 2018 2:15pm
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There were swimming races for pooches of all sizes as well as dress-ups and spot prizes.

The 2018 Zespri Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards have opened for nominations.

THE COUNTRY

Zespri Bay of Plenty ExportNZ awards open

12 Apr, 2018 3:38pm
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ExportNZ Bay of Plenty awards showcase kiwi ingenuity in the export business.

Metservice has warned of potential severe gales to rip through parts of the Bay of Plenty. Photo/file

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Possible severe gales for Bay of Plenty

12 Apr, 2018 9:55am
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Possible severe gales could rip through parts of the Bay of Plenty overnight.

New Zealand Olympic rower and Team New Zealand cyclor Joseph Sullivan will be a guest speaker at DairyNZ's People Expo in Rotorua in May.

THE COUNTRY

Dairy farmers explore People Expo to examine team culture

5 Apr, 2018 5:30pm
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Dairy farmers attending upcoming People Expo events will get advice on team culture.

WBOP PHO services leader Philippa Jones with Tauranga St John territory manager Ross Clarke. Photo/supplied

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New scheme to alleviate pressure at Tauranga Hospital's ED

3 Apr, 2018 10:07am
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More patients are likely to be taken to their family doctors by ambulance staff.

Mr G has completed a supporters mural of heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker. Photo/ Andrew Warner

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Artist Mr G gives Te Puke a piece of Joseph Parker

1 Apr, 2018 1:45pm
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Mr G's latest mural of Joseph Parker is in Te Puke.

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc chief executive Nikki Johnson says there are be fewer international students available for seasonal kiwifruit jobs.

BUSINESS

Zespri: Kiwifruit crop increase could lead to labour shortage

30 Mar, 2018 10:35am
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Kiwifruit crops are due to ripen faster than anticipated - and pickers are needed.

Packhouse bin tip checker mentor Shona Stewart, left, and colleague Leonie Andrews.

BUSINESS

Inside story: Seasoned crews behind the kiwifruit boom

30 Mar, 2018 9:30am
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Seasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income

Dougal Henderson - Trevelyan's packhouse manager.

THE COUNTRY

Trevelyan packhouse manager role a good fit

29 Mar, 2018 6:30pm
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Dougal Henderson has proven to be the best packhouse manager for Trevelyan.

This year's Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers' Farm Day at McLeod's farm was once again a huge success.

THE COUNTRY

Federated Farmers: Bay of Plenty Farm Day attracts thousands

29 Mar, 2018 5:00pm
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McLeod's Farm Day was a huge success in Bay of Plenty.

Grant Dodunski, from Te Puke, with the 8.945kg snapper than won him $30,000 as the heaviest fish caught at last week's 90 Mile Snapper Bonanza.

THE COUNTRY

Te Puke man wins 90 Mile Snapper Bonanza

27 Mar, 2018 8:10am
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Te Puke man wins 90 Mile Snapper Bonanza with 8.945kg fish

Te Puke Sports premiers player coach Matt Wallis.

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Wallis to juggle coaching and playing

23 Mar, 2018 1:27pm
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Wallis anticipating slow start for Te Puke Sports' Baywide season.

Te Puke High School student Natasha Henderson is losing her locks in a Shave for a Cure event at the school on Friday.

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Students to have heads Shaved for a Cure

22 Mar, 2018 10:00pm
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Over a dozen Te Puke High School students will have cold heads for a while.

Julian Stockdale and Harrison Young, 10, will face-off at the Matua School Gala battle. Photo/Rebecca Mauger

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Gala fun day at Matua School

22 Mar, 2018 9:00pm
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Matua School is having a fun gala day this Saturday, which includes an epic battle.

Te Puke's Dennis Whitley will be taking his ride-on 1940s Willy's Coupe to Beach Hop this year.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Beach Hop still a must-see event

22 Mar, 2018 7:00pm
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There's only one reason Dennis Whitley goes to Beach Hop - the cars.

Former Te Puke High School student Brooke Ellis-Smith has received an outstanding scholarship in biology.

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Brooke confirmed as outstanding student

22 Mar, 2018 4:00pm
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Former Te Puke High School student hits the heights in scholarship exam.

From left: Pippa Harvey, Ellen Emerson, Jiyun Byun, Peter Lindsay, Badal Gill, Cory Murray, Dylan Kerr getting ready for Te Puke High School's Lip Sync competition.

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Te Puke Lip Sync challenge a winner

22 Mar, 2018 2:11pm
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Te Puke High School Students strut their stuff at Lip Sync Challenge

Motorcycle crash victim Regan Gallagher says he has been given a second chance at life after losing his leg and nearly his life in a crash near Maketu. Photo/George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Motorcyclist 'blessed' for second chance

19 Mar, 2018 6:33am
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Man who nearly died in a motorcycle crash near SH2 this month says he has been 'blessed'.

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Te Puke Times, e-version

19 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Pru Day is having her head shaved at Te Puke Community Market on March 17.

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Pru to lose locks at Saturday market

16 Mar, 2018 11:00am
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Pru Day's hair will go to support her leukaemia suffering friend in Australia.

Opening of fitness trail at Te Puke High School. Contractors in the orange are Richard Strang and Josh Mihaere, pink shirt is Roy Vercoe, chairman of A Lionel Litt Memorial Education Trust, Alan Liddle

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High school offers place to exercise

15 Mar, 2018 6:30pm
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Funding pulled together to enable school to build fitness trail

WINNERS: The Daily cafe trustees, from left, Marty and Chrissi Robinson, Andrew Reid and Richard Crawford

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Te Puke's hidden gem recognised in awards

14 Mar, 2018 2:55pm
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Only operating for just over a year, the cafe with a heart has won big

Rodney Thompson (left) and Jacob Larsen from Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts hanging the groups work at Constables Gallery in Te Puke

Visitors' work on show

12 Mar, 2018 3:15pm
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An exchange visit has seen work from Whakatane artists on display in Te Puke

UDDER FUN: Evelingi Pearson, 9, tries her hand at milking at last year's Farm Day. PHOTO/GEORGE NOVAK

Rural day out for fun and education

12 Mar, 2018 2:54pm
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A Welcome Bay farm will open its gates to the public on Sunday.

From left, Environment Te Puke chairman Grant Dally, Te Puke Menz Shed president John Judson, Menz Shed founder Joan Dugmore and Environment Te Puke treasurer Kylie Woodham.

Te Puke Menz Shed helps with construction of rat traps

12 Mar, 2018 12:48pm
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Rats in the sights of environmental group as Menz Shed lends hand

Te Puke Emergency Services president Nigel McPherson hands over a $1000 donation to Coastguard Eastern Region manager Stuart Lowth, part of the proceeds from last year's fishing competition.

Te Puke Emergency Services fishing contest a proven formula

8 Mar, 2018 9:30am
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Te Puke fishing competition as popular as ever.

Trustees Richard Crawford (far left) and Chrissi and Marty Robinson (centre) and with The Daily Café team. Photo/Supplied

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Te Puke cafe named Cafe of the Year

8 Mar, 2018 4:30am
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Bay cafe named Cafe of the Year.

Tina Hemsley has witnessed three occasions when people were left behind after the bus became too full. Photo/George Novak.

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More bus seats likely for Te Puke express

7 Mar, 2018 1:49pm
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Watching people being left behind has stirred a Te Puke bus user into action.

Te Puke Engineering owner Paul Thomas has sold up. The business was started by his father Geoff in the 1950s. Photo/Stuart Whitaker

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

End of an era for Te Puke family enterprise

1 Mar, 2018 8:15pm
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Te Puke Engineering owner Paul Thomas has been sold, after more than 50 years.

THE COUNTRY

Local spirit shines at Te Puke A&P Show

15 Feb, 2018 10:00am
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The bad weather forecast hit crowd numbers at Saturday's Te Puke A&P Show.

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