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Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation
Te Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.
Ten years of giving back to the community
A Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.
Maketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shoreline
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.
Wine-making student wins scholarship
A former Te Puke High student will take his love of wine to university next month.
Raw horsepower on display
Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'
Saying goodbye to the last mayor of Te Puke
Family and friends remember a man passionate about his community.
'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hub
The Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.
A time-honoured feature of rural life
The Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.
‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family
'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.
'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream
'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Death of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga'
'Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.
'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
Fashion show raises $32k for teen's cancer treatment trial
'What an incredible community' says mum as Te Puke show funds Brennan's treatment.
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
'Blows us away': Teen positive despite cancer ordeal
Fashion show to fund Te Puke teen’s cancer fight.
Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threats
He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.
'Last chance': Bay couple open their garden one last time
"Our garden ... it's our hobby, it keeps us healthy, and we love it.”