‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
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Ford Rd pump station upgrade under way
Regular maintenance revealed the need for a complete replacement.
'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
His death on Sunday after a heart attack in Rotorua on Saturday was a 'huge shock'.
Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
Te Puke’s former Mitre 10 building subject of business interest
The owners has worked to make the building suitable as an RSE facility.
'Vicious attack': Bashed girl's parents say school 'failed to protect' her
The school is investigating and 'unequivocally condemned' violence in its community.
Pāpāmoa Hills walk and talk delves into history
The walk starts at 6pm and is part of the month-long Sustainable Backyards programme.
Te Puke police report: One arrest after ram raid
Commercial area hit by burglaries.
New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off
Density standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.
Five orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water take
All pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.
'Huge impact': Bottle-O owner 'angry' and 'frustrated' after ram-raid
Police are investigating a ram-raid burglary at the Bottle-O Te Puke store
‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.
Three rushed to hospital after crashes in Te Puke, Welcome Bay
An e-bike rider and two motorists have been injured.
Flavours of Plenty’s tasting treats
Food festival events are to be announced tonight.
Super-saloon driver Chris Cowling’s late start no handicap
National champ racing at his home track for the first time this season on Saturday.
Te Puke Police report
A timely reminder to have a look around to see how secure your property is.
Dennise Hall’s 40 years at Carter House
Dennise first worked in the rest home's kitchen as a high school student.
Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks
Severe weather washed out the original bridge.
Motorkhana and fencing competition new attractions at Te Puke A&P Show
Te Puke A&P Show is to take place on Saturday.
Man survives 8m fall on to rocks, hasn't 'broken anything'
Swimming hole leap goes horribly wrong: 'It was too late. I knew I was going to hit it.'
Man who died at home after crash was 'disorientated' at the scene, says witness
St John says the patient refused their staff's recommendation he be taken to hospital.
Te Puke make it two from two in cricket’s Williams Cup
Papamoa were beaten by Cadets.
Chaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judge
The drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.
Person who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St John
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Te Puke and Papamoa post big Western Bay cricket wins
Te Puke's game saw nearly 600 runs scored.
130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hour
Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.
A Christmas message from Rotorua-Te Puke MP Todd McClay
MP thanks firefighters and teachers.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council holiday information
Rubbish collections, freedom camping, library opening times and more.
Te Puke archives secured by Family Heritage Group
Forty years of the town's scrapbooks have now been scanned and saved.
Bupa Te Puke Country Lodge gains chair thanks to Movember
The auction didn't meet its reserve, so the local PPTA stepped in.