Stuart Whitaker is editor of the Te Puke Times
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‘Mischievous glee’: Kiwi soprano wins prestigious singing contest
Felicity Tomkins triumphs at 100th Herald Sun Aria, echoing Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's success.
Transforming lives: Poutiri tackles gambling harm in Te Puke
Poutiri Centre highlights $29,435 lost daily to gambling in Te Puke, offering support.
Cruise passengers to boost Te Puke retailers with new tour stops
Graeme Crossman: 'We want to share some of the business around'.
Te Puke’s lifeline: The Hub optimistic despite financial woes
'We are very heartened by the response, but we are not out of the woods yet,' says CEO.
Chiefs' Aidan Ross bids farewell as he joins Reds
Fletcher Carpenter debuts for All Blacks Sevens in Cape Town.
Businesses rally for Te Puke High's innovative garden project
Te Puke High School thanks supporters with engraved chopping boards.
Knitters thanked at Te Puke Plunket's end-of-year tea
'It's huge, what they do:' Knitters' efforts recognised at Plunket morning tea
Double your catch rate: Learn predator trapping tips
Predator Free NZ Trust to host a workshop in Te Puke to support local conservation efforts.
Tuku shines as Santa's helper at Te Puke Christmas parade
Despite the rain, Te Puke parade dazzles with decorated floats and a combined pipe band.
Judges praise Ōtamarākau School's winning float in rainy parade
Parade ends with market and prizegiving; Ōtamarākau School takes top award
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.
Te Puke Primary makes mark at Tauranga Moana kapa haka regionals
The school won best mōteatea - traditional chant - at the Tauranga Moana competition.
Fashion show raises $32k for teen's cancer treatment trial
'What an incredible community' says mum as Te Puke show funds Brennan's treatment.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Te Puke food drive for Christmas
Foodbank co-ordinator Clare Cooper praises community: 'We should be really proud.'
Fairhaven School crowned top Kiwi Can school at national awards
Kiwi Can values shine at Fairhaven School, winning top accolade
Emergency services street appeal supports Te Puke foodbank
Coffee, noodles, tinned fish and creamed sweetcorn are among items the foodbank is after.
Te Puke arborist claims world title after four attempts
Steph Dryfhout wins ITCC title, adding to her NZ and Asia-Pacific championship victories.
Brooke’s heartwarming Thumbs Up tales: A student's journey
Brooke's Thumbs Up stories celebrate community heroes, help her build a strong portfolio
Kiwifruit and Kiwiana: Join Te Puke's festive float parade
Theme: Kiwifruit and Kiwiana. Market and food stalls at Jubilee Park after the parade.
Join the fun: Create a garden on wheels for Te Puke's festival
Karen Summerhays: "Just throw something together, get the kids involved, and have fun!"
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
Discover local treasures at the Paengaroa Spring Fair this Saturday
Family fun, local stalls, live music, and free art demos are all on this Saturday.
Join the fun: Fairhaven gala raises funds with food, music, and fireworks
Support local: Fairhaven gala offers raffles, rides, and food.
Explore new creations at Te Puke Art Society's exhibition
Vote for your favourite piece at Te Puke Art Society's exhibition.
Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Te Puke police station welcomes four new constables
New constables in Te Puke bring diverse skills.
Maketū Spit event highlights at-risk bird species, offers boat rides
Join Mows for Breakfast with the Gulls, see nesting birds and enjoy a barbecue breakfast.
Join the mission: Fashion on a Mission for Brennan Miller's treatment
Maree Cooper hosts a fashion show to support friend’s son, Brennan, with cancer.
Te Puke's Ocktoberfest raises funds for youth initiatives
The event at Te Puke Baptist Church sees increased visitors and great entertainment.
Te Puke High's wellness garden a student-led project for mental health
$300 grant awarded for student-led wellness garden, part of Seed to Plate project.
Community spirit reignites as Te Puke Market returns on Saturday
Te Puke Community Market returns this Saturday after a three-year break.
Ocktoberfest in Te Puke: Fun, food and community spirit
Family fun at Te Puke's Ocktoberfest: Bouncy castle, entertainment and more on October 19
From playground to produce: Giggles centre nurtures families with fresh food
Giggles Centre links kids, families, and elderly in garden, sharing knowledge and produce.
Te Puke’s Heritage Plaza to get a vibrant makeover with new design
Heritage Plaza makeover includes free Wi-Fi, more seating and native plantings.
Andrew McDowell named volunteer of the year at surf lifesaving awards
SLSNZ praises volunteers for dedication at National Awards of Excellence in Christchurch.
Community urged to support Te Puke's heritage hub project
Seeka pledges gold sponsorship for Te Puke heritage hub; community urged to support.
Community Patrols, Rangiuru Sports Club among Te Puke grant recipients
Te Ara Kahikatea Inc receives $2500 for a new walkway; other grants partially approved.
Te Puke's Halloween celebration: masquerade masks and night market await
Kids challenged to create masks for Te Puke Treat Trail with special prizes to win.
Community spirit shines as Te Puke cleans up despite rain
Volunteers enjoy pizza after collecting nearly 100kg of rubbish in Te Puke's Spring Clean.
Te Puke's Richard McNair: Advocating for patients at world congress
'Hopefully, we can do our best to put the patients’ perspective to everyone.'
From toy trucks to utes: Gardens on Wheels celebrates creativity
Join the fun in Te Puke: Gardens on Wheels event with markets, food, and a parade.
Summer in the Park returns with more fun and activities
COLAB seeks more groups for the event.
Nagar Kirtan: A vibrant display of community spirit and culture
Sikh Parade draws 6000, with food stalls and a shorter route enhancing the experience.
Dancer Kiah Hungerford performing internationally and heading to The Conservatory
Chipping away at countering stereotypical view of boys who dance.
Rev Ruth Dewdney’s time as Te Puke’s Anglican vicar is coming to an end
Highlights have very much outweighed the lowlights
Colour and tradition combine for parade
The parade features processional singing of holy hymns.
School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.
Te Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its name
New town crier and citizen of the year revealed.
Te Puke beauty queen's latest odyssey
Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill shared her Kiwi culture while in Mauritius.
Daffodil Day: Cancer Society readies for year's biggest fundraiser
Appeal tables will be out on Friday.
Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
Fire truck drivers on road to success
Drivers are judged on overall ability, efficiency, aptitude and smoothness of operation.
Sally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower director
Sally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.
Surf lifeguards shine at regional awards
Andrew McDowell from Pukehina Surf Rescue was BOP Volunteer of the Year.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
Te Puke High School’s cultural week starts on Monday
Each day will offer different activities.
Western Bay Museum’s memory trunk visits Te Puke rest homes
Mystery items from the collection had the residents thinking hard.
Te Puke Sports lift Baywide rugby title for fourth time
An early loss lit a fire for the Pirates.
Felicity Tomkins: from Te Puke to world opera
Scholarship success ahead of Lexus Song Quest.
On the trail of your family history
Te Puke genealogy class not entirely internet based.
Ben Hurley to MC kiwifruit’s 65th anniversary bash
Q and A, announcenments and mini play part of celebrations
Te Puke to host Greerton Marist in showcase rugby final
Fletcher Carpenter bagged the club try-scoring record.
Graffiti-clad former store in Pongakawa to go
The building has been used as a backdrop for many a photo.
James Sullivan: Youngest champion in world clay shooting history
James shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off
Art society showcases quilter's skills
Merlene Forsyth first learned to knit and sew almost 70 years ago.