Te Puke News

Te Puke homicide: Two men arrested

Two people have been charged in relation to the death of Tristan Oakes in Te Puke. The 29-year-old was found critically injured from a gunshot wound at his... Read More

Fresh twists added to Te Puke’s Halloween event

Spooky surprises, interactive entertainment and steam punk are combining for this year's Treat Trail in Te Puke. The popular Halloween treat trail take place... Read More

Te Puke groups unite on $5m movement HQ

A group of organisations have come together with a dream of creating a space in Te Puke where the whole family can move together. Te Puke Gymsport and Parkour... Read More

Homicide investigation launched in Te Puke

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday. At around 10.30am, Police received... Read More

Rangiuru’s Ag Day and fair a huge community hit

Rangiuru School broke with tradition and held its school Ag Day on a Saturday and combined it with a country fair. And it proved to be a resounding success. Principal... Read More

Te Puke swimmers dive into new summer season

When Bella Ngawhika is at school, she is Te Puke High School's Head Girl. When she's working, she's a shift leader and lifeguard at Te Puke Memorial Pool. The... Read More

Maketū man earns council win after 3-year wait

It's been more than three years since he threw his hat in the ring, but Maketū's Shane Beech has won a seat on Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Known... Read More

The man driving 340km a day so kids get fed

Te Puke's Nic Te Kotahi travels more than 340km each day delivering lunches to schools across the Bay of Plenty, from Tōrere to Mamaku. He is one of six... Read More

Para-sprinter eyes Glasgow selection

Te Puke para-athlete Jaxon Woolley is looking to sprint his way to next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Woolley holds New Zealand records in the para-athletics... Read More

Firefighters honoured for 205 years of service

As at Monday, October 13 ,we have responded to 257 calls for the calendar year to date. We have been back to being busy again with 13 calls for the fortnight... Read More

Veteran runner keeps Te Puke spirit alive

Running coach Selwyn Mawkes was instrumental in resurrecting the Te Puke Harriers programme about 10 years ago. He provided training six days a week, including... Read More

Council stands by plaza project despite criticism

A Pukehina man, who has labelled the Te Puke Plaza refurbishment a waste of money, has also called for the reinstatement of car parking spaces in the location. Richard... Read More