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Defibrillator available ‘round the clock at Te Puke Anglican Church
The defibrillator has been gifted by an anonymous donation.
Builder charged after letting people live in implement shed - again
He claimed it was just a 'smoko room' but later admitted charging a mum and kids rent.
Pump track on its way for Te Puke's Donovan Park
The project is funded by Waka Kotahi's Transport Choices package.
Christmas in Te Puke will follow Saturday’s float parade
A non-perishable food collection will be part of the afternoon.
Dawn blessing for new facilities at Pāpāmoa Hills park
There are 1630 individual archaeological features recorded in the park.
Kart racing under lights coming to Te Puke track
A night meeting was held at Baypark in 2019.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council defers decision on major planning document
Uncertainty on future Government direction means council will miss deadline.
Kaikōkopu-Ridge Road trail open again after storm damage
Extensive damage saw the trail become impassible on a bike.
One dead and one critically injured in Te Puke crash
Emergency services were called to the crash on Tuesday night.
Person left in critical condition after crash in Te Puke
Traffic management is currently in place and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Cricket: Te Puke beat Mount Maunganui in twilight T20
Te Puke chase down the Mount's total with overs to spare.
'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fire
Crews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
Bays of Thunder meet to bring the heat at BayPark
The speedway racing action starts at 6.30pm on Saturday night.
Fireworks gala at Fairhaven School on Saturday
Money raised from the fireworks gala will go towards a new school van.
Rallying call sent out to establish new Pāpāmoa Food Hub
A rental space has been offered at Golden Sands Baptist Church.
Cycleway scrapped: Council listens to residents' concerns
Plans for a cycleway in Te Puke have been canned because of community opposition.
Te Puke comfortably beat Tauranga Boys' College
The Tauranga team rued their decision to bat first in the Bay of Plenty Cup cricket clash.
Project to bring colourful cows to Te Puke’s stock route finally finished
The project has yielded nine colourful beasts, plus a stockman astride his horse.
Te Puke Art Society extends its exihibition
A range of styles, media and subjects on display.
Fun on the farm with Footrot Flats
Killer Boobs raises $1500 for Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga
Bay Conservation Alliance makes successful bid for environmental groups’ funding
BCA supports 29 community-led conservation groups across the Bay of Plenty.
Te Puke Baptist Church to hold its annual Ocktoberfest
Free entertainment will include Indian dancing and a demonstration from Te Puke Gymsport.
Fame and films for Christmas parade
Calling local celebs - come and join in the fun
Te Puke events to benefit from community events fund
In the latest round, 30 applications have received a combined total of $354,300.
Fashion show helping Boopops paddlers get to Italy
Their chamionships qualification is on the back of good times in domestic competition.
Sikh Parade brings colour to Te Puke despite the rain
A Diwali celebration will take place in November.
Four new bridge options unveiled, permanent solution still months away
About 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.
Christopher Luxon proves he's in Te Puke by holding up today's Te Puke Times paper
The National leader is travelling east along the Bay of Plenty coast today.
'Huge opportunities': Major milestone connects business park to highway
A massive new industrial park near Te Puke has made a $60 million leap forward.
Giving back to community drives newest Te Puke Community Board member
Neena Chauhan says her two great passions are the community and children.
Why this secretive bird population is now thriving near Rotorua
There are 289 breeding pairs in the forest - NZ's second-largest population.
Funding for Te Puke mural
The funding will help progress a creative mural incorporating local pūrakau.