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Lockdown adds to pressure of moving
Family are feeling the pressure to move quickly as Covid-19 uncertainty remains.

Te Puke events hit by snap lockdown
Play season cut short, school and cancer events couldn't go ahead

Volunteer becomes employee with dual crew rollout
Te Puke at tail end of double crewing initiative

The lockdown trials of a supermarket manager
Customers refusing to wear masks have been refused entry into supermarket

GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout
The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets

Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop
''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''

Time to hang up the stethoscope
Time to move on and explore something outside medicine for retiring GP.

Women's cancer stories to raise awareness
High school students to hear about Talk Peach Gynaecological Awareness Foundation

Wow factor! Fashion tutor World of Wearable Art finalist
Design needs to be striking, but also functional.

Te Puke pilot promotes partnerships
Te Puke is part of a pilot being developed worldwide to develop community partnerships.

All on the line in local derby
Prop Matt Wallis set to play 200th game for Te Puke Sports.

Stupid Robot Fighting to feature on ESPN
Quirky combat sport picked up by US broadcaster for third time

'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent
"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."

Parkinson's disease journey a true New Zealand Story
Brother and close friend help Ross Underwood tell his story

Tooling up! School doing bit to boost females into trades
Local firms have come on board to help with high school building course

'Home away from home': 2500 petition to save camping spots
Holiday park board states it keeps with regulations, but an industry expert disagrees.

Bay of Plenty community invited to water treatment planting day
The past year has seen the completion of all 25km of pipeline and the intake facility.

Creating history: Rotorua rugby girls go for gold
Young girls playing in a Rotorua rugby team have made history.

Te Puke bring Tai Mitchell Shield home
Te Puke goes through the tournament unbeaten.

Former Te Puke High School student now editing university magazine
Teachers encouraged and inspired Hannah when she was at Te Puke High School.

Te Puke comes together for community Matariki celebration
Passing of two rangatira to be acknowledged at Matariki event.

'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rules
But principal says students can still use toilets during class.

Crashes cause delays in Tauranga and Te Puke
The road is down to one lane and people are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Matariki, Milo and Marshmallows at library
Time to get cosy and hear stories about the stars.

Masquerade ball to celebrate business excellence
There are three opportunities to win tickets to the glitzy awards event

Te Puke hosts historic Tai Mitchell
First to feature both boys' and girls' tournaments.

Drilling rig crashes onto railway lines in Te Puke
Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.