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![Disc golf sets its sights on a new town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."
![Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'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.
!['We’re just shells now': Jewellers targeted by thieves 9 times in 2.5 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
![In the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
In the doghouse! Fence-jumping feline survives canine caper
The pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.
![Te Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Te Puke High School group’s calm response to emergency
“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."
![Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.
![Anzac Day: Te Puke remembers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Anzac Day: Te Puke remembers
We seem to struggle with remembering the lessons from these conflicts.
![Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation
Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.
![‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
!['Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
!['Vicious attack': Bashed girl's parents say school 'failed to protect' her](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Vicious attack': Bashed girl's parents say school 'failed to protect' her
The school is investigating and 'unequivocally condemned' violence in its community.
![New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
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.
![Five orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water take](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Five orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water take
All pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.
!['Huge impact': Bottle-O owner 'angry' and 'frustrated' after ram-raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Huge impact': Bottle-O owner 'angry' and 'frustrated' after ram-raid
Police are investigating a ram-raid burglary at the Bottle-O Te Puke store
![‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.
![Three rushed to hospital after crashes in Te Puke, Welcome Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Three rushed to hospital after crashes in Te Puke, Welcome Bay
An e-bike rider and two motorists have been injured.
![Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks
Severe weather washed out the original bridge.
![Man survives 8m fall on to rocks, hasn't 'broken anything'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Man survives 8m fall on to rocks, hasn't 'broken anything'
Swimming hole leap goes horribly wrong: 'It was too late. I knew I was going to hit it.'