Te Puke v Te Puke in major charity clash
Charity day at Te Puke Sports sees a showdown between the top two Baywide Premier 1 teams.
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100 lightning strikes in Bay
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Having a ball with pop-up shop
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Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
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Genealogy group celebrates 40 years
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Gym club prepares for $4 million expansion
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'Kaboom!' Lightning strike: Family's near-miss; dog killed
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Tommy Wilson: Maori seat only fair
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Greerton Marist beat Tauranga Sports 31-24
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Te Ara Kahikatea pathway opens on Friday
Support from wide range of sources and hard work lead to project's completion.
Quiz option for Te Puke fun run and walk
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Letters: Drivers, take responsibility for your actions
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Two crashes on State Highway 2, Te Puke Highway
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Letters: Kiwifruit jobs an opportunity for beggars
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Letters: Tauranga lacks key facilities and infrastructure
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Bay drivers to get living wage with NZ Bus
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