The South Island's first Rural Training Hub is coming to the West Coast, training more doctors, nurses and midwives for rural NZ communities.
Te Puke cricket game brings farmers and growers together to promote Farmstrong wellbeing initiative, with Seeka sponsoring this year's event at Te Puke Dom
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is warning that dumping garden waste in reserves is illegal and threatens native bush, wildlife and costs ratepayers
Waipuna Hospice is calling on Bay of Plenty locals to join its 2025 Hospice Hero Challenge in March, raising funds to support the terminally ill and bereav
Wendy Smyth brings pickleball to Te Puke. The growing local club now has 20+ players meeting every Monday and Wednesday.
Student Pancake Thursday is back at St Peter's Anglican Church in Katikati, feeding up to 400 students each Thursday morning from 13 February 2025.
Kris Edington's 3.2-hectare food forest in Te Puke demonstrates sustainable syntrophic agroforestry, producing hundreds of plant varieties and promoting so
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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.
New Zealand paramedics will soon have prescribing powers for certain medicines, easing pressure on emergency departments nationwide.
New Zealand's updated anti-money laundering identity rules mean fewer hassles for Kiwis and businesses from July 2026. Here's what you need to know.
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.
New Zealand's updated anti-money laundering identity rules mean fewer hassles for Kiwis and businesses from July 2026. Here's what you need to know.
PM Christopher Luxon and Australia's Anthony Albanese wrap up their Annual Leaders' Meeting with fresh commitments to cooperation and regional resilience.
Foodstuffs expands facial recognition technology to a fourth Christchurch store, New World Stanmore, boosting safety for shoppers and staff.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
The South Island's first Rural Training Hub is coming to the West Coast, training more doctors, nurses and midwives for rural NZ communities.
New Zealand paramedics will soon have prescribing powers for certain medicines, easing pressure on emergency departments nationwide.
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick's National Party-branded gifts to local schools have stirred conversation among parents and educators across New Zealand.
New Zealand's updated anti-money laundering identity rules mean fewer hassles for Kiwis and businesses from July 2026. Here's what you need to know.