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Bay of Plenty's kiwifruit harvest begins
There is a forecasted record crop on the horizon.
Autorama set to rock the beach
Organisers expect a big increase in the money raised at the 2021 Pukehina Autorama.
Moth plant in Christine's sights
Land owners reminded to undertake plant pest control
Brigade's new vehicle for medical calls
Of the 228 calls Maketū volunteers attended in 2020, 115 were medical events
Crews called to roof fire in Te Puke
Two crews from the Te Puke fire brigade were called to Macloughlin Drive.
Catwalk capers all in good fun
A donation to food bank will get you into the fashion parade
Te Puke fire chief celebrates 40 years as a volunteer
I remember saying to my wife, 'Jeez, 25 years. I'll never be around long enough for that'.
Head students keen to make their mark
High school head students who outstanding potential says principal.
No 1 Rd lane closure causes consternation
Long detour and traffic concerns over road closure.
ANZ branch closure disappointing
Leaders say ANZ Bank branch closure is disappointing and will hit the disadvantaged
Mural a depiction of Fairhaven catchment
Tricia Haine's mural is so much more than a colourful addition to Fairhaven School
Gender-neutral bathrooms increasing in Bay schools
Te Puke Intermediate is the latest school to have the toilets, but what other schools do?
Fire investigator to seek cause of blaze that destroyed Te Puke house
The fire was reported at 6.55am.
Boxer Te Kehu pretty driven, pretty tough
Experience is what is needed now for 14yo Te Puke boxer Te Kehu Kerr to progress.
Happy in their Little Waihi love nest
Jack and Aileen have been here, there and everywhere - but are at home in Little Waihi.
Levi blown away by becoming a cadet
Conservation Cadet scheme is part of the Government's Jobs for Nature programme
Trust searching for ways to feed all students
A passion for equity is driving a desire to feed all students.
Social media could be boosting sales of exotic kiwano fruit from Te Puke
US buyers can't get enough of the bizarre-looking fruit.
'Unique challenge': Treatment plant taking shape
Hopes are for the water supply to be on line by the summer of 2022-23
Kasey and Karena cook for kaumātua
Cooking demonstration part of programme to assist with managing diabetes
Mighty Quinn conquers Great Lake Taupō
Ōtamarākau School will benefit from Quinn Boyle's marathon swim.
Police seek further information on Te Puke crash
A vehicle collided with a cyclist on January 21.
Former high school student takes next step to medicine
Former Te Puke high School student to embark on medical studies.
Cyclist injured in crash with car on Te Puke Highway
The crash happened at 12.30pm.
'Like razor blades': Eels bite woman at swimming hole
Eel bites haven't deterred the woman but now she is warning others of the danger.
Partial road closure for pipeline work
All residents along the affected stretch of road have been contacted directly.
'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor dies
The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.
Scrub fire on bank near Te Puke Highway
Fire fighters were called to the scene at 1.09pm.
Annoying speed hump discussed at Te Puke Community Board
Resident feels she has been fobbed off with requests to remove speed hump.
Community celebration at Christmas in the Park
There will be a collection for foodbank at Te Puke Christmas in the Park
Natalie home for Christmas
Two weeks managed isolation isn't stopping Natalie Peat from being home for Christmas
Library offers robot boredom buster
Holiday programme aims to help kids avoid that summer reading slump
Te Puke's cheerful Christmas parade
The category-creating wheelbarrow entrant is almost upstaged by a barrow of bunnies.