Dr Barry Partridge: 'Medicine coloured his life'
Once destined to be a carpenter, the Te Puke-born man became a very successful surgeon.
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Couple shares secret to wedded bliss on diamond anniversary
The wedding day rain stopped just in time for the photographs.
Park plan a possibility
Community Board wants to see a co-ordinated plan for Te Puke's Jubilee Park.
Former head girl making a big impression
Early switch of courses proves to be a great move.
A new voice for Māori at Te Puke High School
Feedback indicated a need to help Maori students feel stronger in their identity.
Positive meeting brings ideas, enthusiasm
A place for people to take selfies in Te Puke is one idea to come from a public meeting.
Book fair a no go in 2020 - but back next year
Logistics and finance means book fair won't be rescheduled
American title for Stupid Robots
The Stupid Robots are designed by people in the US, then built in Te Puke.
Missing dog: Sausages the only clue
Reward offered for return of missing mini schnauzer Tui.
Picturesque cycle trail a year old
Plantings days being organised by the Ridge Rd trail care group.
Front of camera dream for former head boy
Budding journalist Isaac Gunson is learning lessons from the best.
Local orchardists reach into pockets to help hard hit charities
The DMS Progrowers Charitable Trust will donate $180,000 to eight different organisations.
Clubs getting back into the swing of things
Members have missed the interaction of attending their club's regular meetings.
Jodi shells out for new head gear
Special head gear created for this year's stair challenge might still get worn.
Community boards back up and running
The area's two community boards were unable to meet back in April.
Let's Keep It Local campaign hits the mark
A campaign to boost the local economy is receiving positive feedback.
PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis
Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.
Schools look for alternatives to AIMS Games
Principal's daughter to miss premier sporting competition for second year in a row.
Helping hand for Hawke's Bay farmers
Two truckloads of bales are heading to Hawke's Bay from Te Puke.
Hockey becomes school's third sports academy
Rugby, netball, and now hockey all have their own dedicated academies at TPI.
Walkway treatment should solve slippery problem
Walkway treatment is likely to be the best in town.
Saturday is toe tapping time in Te Puke town
People are loving the musical accompaniment to their Saturday shopping.
Moana's a real head turner
Moana's mother is from the UK and her father came from Finland
Te Puke Harriers back up and running
Harriers season starts with first run at Centennial Park.
Te Puke Recycling Centre back to normal hours
Te Puke Recycling centre is open, but there are restrictions on what's accepted.
Te Puke woman almost home - but still so far away
Nanette's supervised isolation in an Auckland hotel will come to an end next week
Time to support grass roots rugby
Community asked to pay clubs back for memories they have provided
Support local businesses urges councillor
Local councillor urges us all to stand together and support each other
Covid-19 assessment moves to GP surgeries
Decrease in CBAC numbers sees changes to assessment and swabbing processes.
Restaurant patrons returning slowly
Some, but not all, regulars have returned to restaurants.
New video hones in on hunter safety
Let bad habits die, not your mates, says NZ Mountain Safety Council.
Te Puke woman has a million reasons to celebrate her birthday
Husband's response to the news: 'I'm going to be smiling all day.'