Latest from Te Puke

Stories of whānau's contribution remembered
The Te Puke High School head girl's whānau served in both world wars.

How a community group rescued a wetland
The area has been transformed into one of the best places for wetland birds

Rockstar Mum! Bay performer releases second single
"People don't expect this. I'm not the norm in the business."

Letters to the editor: On Tauranga's revamp; keeping our green spaces and Matariki
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Trust aims to bridge the cycleway gap
The Te Puke Trail Trust's first goal is to bridge the Waiāri River.

A war spent at sea: 99-year-old sailor remembers
Ron Wallbank and his father Edgar both served in World War II.

Teachers' real world learning
Teachers are getting the chance to connect with real world science.

What law change means for Te Puke neighbourhoods
New rules allow more homes and different kinds of homes where demand exceeds supply.

Students open to debate
Team member EJ Sigue selected for national debating development team.

Te Puke High School's upward NCEA trend
Term 1 has seen a continuation of disruptions to school life.

Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".

NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.

Revealed: The Kiwi product included in this year's Oscars goodie bag
Goodies included arm liposuction, a plot of land in Scotland, and gold-infused olive oil.

'Something to hug' Te Puke woman's bunnies for Ukraine kids
Rabbits bring comfort and medical supplies to those caught up in conflict.

Community patrollers' new wheels
Volunteer patrollers offer and extra pair of eyes and ears for Police.

Years of interesting and interested visitors to The Elms
Volunteer guide will miss the beauty and serenity of significant heritage site.

Two deaths: Workplace, rural incidents under investigation
The deaths occurred at two separate incidents in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.

$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record
But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.

Park idea gets cautious bark of approval
More consultation events coming at Pukehina Beach and Maketū.

'Exciting phase': Business Park on track to meet milestone
The first stage will set the tone of the business park development.

'Shattered': Slow recovery for Te Puke boy finally home from hospital
The "shattered" 7-year-old still can't go to school or see his friends.

Team effort to support community
Cafe facilities being given over to make meals for the community.

Everybody needs good neighbours
Kai and connection are themes of this year's Neighbours Day

'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers
'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.

Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.

'It's pretty magical': Fresh start for mandate-affected BOP school
New kereru sculpture is a result of the school's centenary celebrations

Ōtamarākau's Robyn Rosie recognised
Overseas teaching exchanges are a highlight of a long teaching career.

Hundreds gather for Pongakawa burnouts
Residents are seeking changes to an intersection in an effort to move boy racers on.

'Pause, Prompt, Praise': One-on-one help with reading
Pause, Prompt, Praise ups students reading ability.