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'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.
Defibrillator available ‘round the clock at Te Puke Anglican Church
The defibrillator has been gifted by an anonymous donation.
How to be a lunchbox legend
And the trust's general manager Chrissi Robinson has won a 'Local Hero' medal.
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.