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Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate
Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.
'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience
'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.
Time to find out about Te Puke’s spatial plan
Walk-on map part of getting the message across
'We’re just shells now': Jewellers targeted by thieves 9 times in 2.5 years
'I watched people run around in my shop at bloody 4.30 in the morning.'
'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
The Magic of Musicals showcases students’ talents in Te Puke
Dads provide crowd-pleasing addition to show.
In the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caper
The pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.
New murals grace walls of Te Puke schools
A feature of the town centre, the murals are replaced roughly every four years.
Te Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency
“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."
Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.
Baywide rugby: Narrow win for Te Puke on the road
Te Puke into the top four for the first time in 2024.
Anzac Day: Te Puke remembers
We seem to struggle with remembering the lessons from these conflicts.
Council faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one dies
Costs to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation
Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.
Te Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champs
Non-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.
Mystery historic photo from Pukehina, 1981
Bandits capture a miscreant in this image from the past.
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
Ford Rd pump station upgrade under way
Regular maintenance revealed the need for a complete replacement.
'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
His death on Sunday after a heart attack in Rotorua on Saturday was a 'huge shock'.
Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
Te Puke’s former Mitre 10 building subject of business interest
The owners has worked to make the building suitable as an RSE facility.
'Vicious attack': Bashed girl's parents say school 'failed to protect' her
The school is investigating and 'unequivocally condemned' violence in its community.
Pāpāmoa Hills walk and talk delves into history
The walk starts at 6pm and is part of the month-long Sustainable Backyards programme.
Te Puke police report: One arrest after ram raid
Commercial area hit by burglaries.
New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off
Density standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.