02:30pm Wed 12 Nov, 2025
A third person has been charged with the murder of Tristan Oakes in the Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke. The 29-year-old was found critically injured from a... Read More
10:00am Mon 10 Nov, 2025
For most people, surfing is a simple pastime. But the increased availability of technology to help surfers find the best waves seems to have brought with it... Read More
02:05pm Sat 08 Nov, 2025
Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust (OKT) welcomes volunteers to get involved in its forest workday this Sunday, from 8.45am to 2pm. Those keen to help out should meet... Read More
10:00am Sat 08 Nov, 2025
Te Puke High School's Te Ringa Āwhina students are set to shine on stage. The students from the school's special education unit are gearing up to take centre... Read More
06:00am Sat 08 Nov, 2025
Next week there's an opportunity to spread a little early Christmas cheer as Te Puke's annual emergency services street appeal takes place. But please, don't... Read More
02:30pm Fri 07 Nov, 2025
The Paengaroa Spring Fair is a day-long event that is many things to many people. Held for the first time last year, the Paengaroa Community Association event... Read More
09:25am Fri 07 Nov, 2025
Christmas may be looming, but Te Puke's Santa parade is even closer. The Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade is on December 6 this year - just four weeks away. Organised... Read More
09:00am Mon 03 Nov, 2025
Gardens on Wheels is an event anyone can be part of and everyone can enjoy. It's a showcase of landscape design and artistic fair all in one place, with the... Read More
09:00am Sun 02 Nov, 2025
Te Puke Art Society is holding its annual exhibition next week - and it could present an opportunity for a bit of early Christmas shopping. The exhibition... Read More
12:10pm Sat 01 Nov, 2025
Keeping track of Te Puke's rubbish hot spots has highlighted one area in desperate need of some TLC. The town's railway corridor is the target of Keep Te... Read More
03:00pm Fri 31 Oct, 2025
Bird lovers and conservation enthusiasts are invited to a unique opportunity to get up close with the world's most endangered gull — the tarāpuka (black-billed... Read More
11:00am Fri 31 Oct, 2025
A group of 12 Te Puke High School students has just returned from a 19-day wilderness challenge - the first part of their Project K experience. Project K... Read More