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House of Shem headline Te Puke’s Matariki celebrations
Festival will have a strong focus on Māori kai

'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.

'God ... steered us to his plan': Housing development for elderly under way
Te Puke property development providing housing for elderly entering next stage of project.

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

'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg
'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'

Te Puke take first-round honours
Te Puke end the first round with an eight-win, one-loss record.

'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.

Five arrested folllowing Te Puke fight
Police were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.

'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.

From 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens
'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'

Virtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthday
Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."

Te Puke Rep’s Shakespeare in Shorts coming
Making Shakspeare fun and interesting for everyone.

Long-serving JPs' toil recognised
Rob Blackett, of Te Puke, has retired after 42 years as a JP.

Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
'Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play.'

Te Puke's Otamarakau School receives two new additions
Menz Shed volunteers put time and money into helping their community.

'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.

Time to find out about Te Puke’s spatial plan
Walk-on map part of getting the message across

'We’re just shells now': Jewellers targeted by thieves 9 times in 2.5 years
'I watched people run around in my shop at bloody 4.30 in the morning.'

'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.

The Magic of Musicals showcases students’ talents in Te Puke
Dads provide crowd-pleasing addition to show.

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."

Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.

Baywide rugby: Narrow win for Te Puke on the road
Te Puke into the top four for the first time in 2024.