Toi Iti, son of Tāme Iti, wins regional council spot
Tīpene Marr previously held the seat.
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The club had done a lot for the local community
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
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Pathway closure at Te Puke sparks controversy
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'Selfless' Bay of Plenty council votes for childcare allowance
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Body found on rail tracks at Te Puke
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Police at train 'incident' in Te Puke
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Giant kiwifruit plan to highlight Te Puke on tourism map
Resource consent has been granted for a bold new tourism scheme in Te Puke.
Warning signs to go up outside rural school
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Western Bay of Plenty election candidates revealed
Candidates for local body elections are revealed.
Roller Mills coach confident for northern region tournament
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'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
Firefighters rescue huge pup from ravine
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'Despondent' principals to vote on strike
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Show jumper Mikayla Herbert going global
Te Puke vet and show jumper Mikayla Herbert has been selected to represent New Zealand.
Kiwifruit packhouses to pump millions more into infrastructure
The kiwifruit industry has had a bumper season with increased volumes on the horizon.
Smooth start for Te Puke gun collection
"Most people realise the law's changed so they now need to comply with the law."
Te Puke gun buyback event under way
Chance to hand in firearms continues Saturday and Sunday at sports club.
New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
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Growers give back: Hospice, charities to benefit from trust's gift
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Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
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Firearms amnesty and buyback events in Bay of Plenty
From July 19 to September 29 there will be 11 amnesty / buy-back events in the district.
Name suppression for man accused of causing death of homeless man
Te Puke resident accused of causing the death of a homeless man
Beef mince recalled from supermarket
Customers are asked to check dates on a batch of mince.
Racecourse eyed for housing, club in talks with Government
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Finalists announced in Bay Hospitality Awards
The competition showcases the top-notch dining establishments in the region.
Baywide teams prepare for knockout rugby
Semi-finals across Baywide rugby divisions will play out this weekend.
Swimming pools the danger hot-spot for drownings
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Thousands raised after kiwifruit workers die in crashes
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