Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
Katikati's Summerset by the Sea celebrated its first resident to turn 100, with Treve Mitchell marking her centenary birthday surrounded by whānau and frie
Te Puke High School's Te Ringa Āwhina students perform 'Shine' showcase at Litt Park Theatre, November 12-13, celebrating their collaborative creative work
WBOP District Council's first Wander Walk of the season heads to Te Puna Quarry Park on 8 November — dogs welcome, treats provided, photos encouraged.
Te Puke's SpookPunk Halloween Treat Trail drew hundreds to the town centre with decorated shops, entertainment, and interactive surprises for families.
Paengaroa Spring Fair returns Saturday as a family-friendly, low-cost community celebration designed to bring locals together.
A new Resource Recovery Centre opens in Ōmokoroa on 18 November, offering upcycled goods and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabili
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A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
Western Bay Mayor encourages community kindness and support this summer amid economic challenges, looking forward to collaborative progress in 2026.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
Rural Women New Zealand are calling for greater mental health support as wellbeing challenges grow across rural communities. Here's what's being done.
Thousands of NZ families will access better parenting support thanks to a $20 million Budget 2025 investment in evidence-based initiatives for children.
Katikati Police report a cluster of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts on 23 May, with two stolen cars later recovered abandoned in Waihi.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
A NZ wireless provider is urging the government to protect rural broadband competition as Starlink's satellite reach grows across the country.
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Australia for the annual Leaders' Meeting, tackling trade, fuel supply and bilateral ties with PM Albanese.
Groundbreaking new research reveals New Zealand's fibre industry is worth over $926 million at the farm gate, signalling huge growth opportunities ahead.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
Te Puke Today is your daily dose of positive news — local-first, from Te Puke and the Bay of Plenty through to Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world. Free, updated every day, always linked to the source.
Waihi's Recycling Transfer Station is getting a major $1.08 million upgrade to slash landfill waste and boost recycling capacity in the Hauraki region.
Small modular reactors are gaining global attention — and New Zealand is starting to ask whether this clean energy technology could work here too.