Te Puke Today
World title bout beckons for Muay Thai pro
There’s an adage in sport that you have to lose one to win one and, while it probably doesn’t stand up to much scrutiny, Emma Diprose is hoping it works for her. The pro Muay Thai fighter from Te Puke was second best to Brazilian Rosemary Amorim in a...
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Te Hāpai Rangatahi to trade academy
Arun-down building in rural Te Puke could become a hub of practical learning for the community. The former packhouse on No 2 Rd was bought by Te Puke High and Intermediate Schools and opened as an off-site facility in 2001 by then Prime Minister Helen...
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Vintage fire truck project for Christmas parade
Dale Lindsay’s wedding vehicle was a 1936 vintage fire engine. Years later, that Morrinsville memory helped inspire a restoration project that Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade hopes will one day create the same joy for a new generation. The brigade is...
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Awards nomination a no-brainer
Arecently qualified apprentice at Brandt Te Puke has been named as a finalist in the John Deere Technician of the Year awards. Parts advisor Logan Dobbs, 21, is one of six Brandt New Zealand finalists named in the 2026 John Deere Technician Awards, an...
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Another chapter in a life of service
For the calendar year to date to 28th June, the total number of calls now sits at 193. We responded to 31 calls since the last report on 25th May. This consists of 14 fires: four vegetation, four structure, two vehicle and two smoke/fire...
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Te Puke BMX rider earns place on world stage
Eight-year-old Te Puke BMX rider Asher Moloney is heading to Australia after being selected to represent New Zealand at the BMX World Championships in Brisbane this July. The young rider, who races for Tauranga BMX Club, secured a place on the New...
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