Te Puke News

Oakes death: Third person charged with murder

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

Surfer turns forecast chaos into AI surf tool

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

Keen for a forest work day?

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

Te Ringa Āwhina students to shine on stage

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

Emergency services’ food drive is on next week

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

Spring Fair this Saturday!

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

Four weeks ‘til Santa parades through town

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

Gardens on Wheels returns for creative day out

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

Te Puke artists gear up for annual exhibition

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

Te Puke locals rally to spruce up railway corridor

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

A rare encounter at Maketū Wetlands

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

Wilderness challenge builds students' confidence

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