Latest from Te Puke
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death over Te Puke crash
The victim was found dead at home about 4.30am the next day.
Demand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānau
The Hub in Te Puke is supported by local growers and supermarkets.
Housing project prioritises chronic health sufferers, older tenants
The project includes six units prioritising older people and those with health conditions.
Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
BoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopens
Two others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.
'Real flash in its day': 100yo car needs a new home
An in-need-of restoration Model T Ford is up for grabs in Te Puke.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
Three arrests following Te Puke tangi
A dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.
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
