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Stuart Whitaker is editor of the Te Puke Times
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Laura is the cream of the crop
Contestants demonstrate what great talent there is in the horticulture industry.
RSE workers giving back to the community
The community board chairman's approach has brought positive results for Te Puke township.
Red letter day! Kiwifruit season starts with sweet milestone
Season stars with the first RubyRed kiwifruit being picked in Te Puke.
Seeka's $20m investment in packline, coolstore under way
New facilities are expected to be in use by next year's kiwifruit harvest.
ANZ branch closure disappointing
Leaders say ANZ Bank branch closure is disappointing and will hit the disadvantaged
New attraction: Te Puke's kiwifruit slices now in place
New kiwifruit-themed attraction for Te Puke
Strong speaker line-up for Effluent & Environment Expo
The New Zealand Effluent & Environment Expo is on in Hamilton later this month.
Staying vigilant to defeat M. bovis
Livestock Improvement Corporation is continuing its heightened biosecurity measures.
Accolade for Te Puke Young Farmers
Te Puke Young Farmers was named best club in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area recently.
Conservationist's dream needs more hands
Staff from the Skin Centre in Tauranga went bush last week.
Fungi fascination attracts the Birds
Truffle hunts at a Paengaroa property are spreading the word about the prized fungus.
Kiwifruit ambassador role resurrected
Te Puke to have its fist Kiwifruit Ambassador since 2011.
Possums beware! Pig and possum hunt on again
Bush classroom adds to rural character of Te Ranga School
Dogs blamed for sheep deaths
Western Bay council urging residents to notify them about roaming or wandering dogs.
Kiwifruit workers scramble for accommodation amid housing 'crisis'
Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.
Fruit breeder's kiwifruit contribution
In 50 years of fruit research, Russell Lowe has had his fair share of success.
Students learn biosecurity lesson in Te Puke
Students from Bay of Plenty learned the biosecurity threat to horticulture is very real.
Thief uproots seedlings and leaves
Plucking thief takes the shine off the salad days for community garden.
Woolly visitor at home in Te Puke art space
Ewe wouldn't have believed your eyes had you visited Te Puke's community art space.
Farm bikes fixed up for Minginui township
A Papamoa man has enlisted friends in Te Puke to make a difference in Minginui.
Hoofing it: Wayward sheep causes ruckus in town
For a sheep that is never heard, Mallory has caused quite a disturbance in Te Puke.
Te Ranga School bags $20,000 from Pig and Possum Hunt
Te Ranga School's recent Pig and Possum Hunt raised over $20,000 for the school.
Local pride on the line in charity boxing
You don't let losing rung through your mind says charity boxer
Inside story: Seasoned crews behind the kiwifruit boom
Seasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income
Trevelyan manager Danni van der Heijden wins Young Grower competition
Danni van der Heijden has won the region's young fruit grower contest for the second time.
Te Puke A&P show cattle a labour of love
Much of Liz Milsom's donkey work will have been done when Te Puke A&P Show day dawns.
Runaway dogs on a merry spree
Like a something out of a movie, dogs Chica and Joy gave plenty of people the slip
Possum hunt in no danger
Te Ranga School's main annual fundraiser isn't under any threat of being cancelled.
New EastPack grader opened
The 14-lane Compac grader is the first sorter in the industry has more than ten lanes.
Taupo hosts dressage champs
Ottilie Upshall and Debbie Barke will be competing in the North Island Dressage and Championships, hosted by Dressage Bay of Plenty