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Woolworths First Union members protest pay and working conditions
Woolworths First Union members protesting near the Cameron Rd, Tauranga store today for fairer pay and better working conditions.
![Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs
Several roads were damaged early in 2023.
![Gymnast trades hospital admissions for Zespri Aims Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Gymnast trades hospital admissions for Zespri Aims Games
Chloe Crumb has gone from hospital admissions every other month to competing as a gymnast.
![Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
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!['I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
!['Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
!['Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
![139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
!['Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
![Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules
'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'
Our community
![AIMS Games 2024 Day three - Te Puke schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
AIMS Games 2024 Day three - Te Puke schools
Action from Te Puke Intermediate and Te Ranga School teams in the hockey, rip rugby, girls and boys rugby and netball competitions from day 3 of AIMS Games 2024.
![Pukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Pukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bach
Project to fund final phases of new clubhouse.
![Tairua dog attack: Man charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
![Outgoing chief executive reflects on 30 years at council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Outgoing chief executive reflects on 30 years at council
Outgoing Hauraki District Council boss reflects on 30 years of service.
![Katikati Rugby and Football Club: New coaches, players create 'good vibe'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Katikati Rugby and Football Club: New coaches, players create 'good vibe'
The Katikati Stags came out roaring this season.
![Graffiti-inspired logo for local youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Graffiti-inspired logo for local youth
Logo captures self-identity, rebellious energy and creativity of youth.
Sport news
![School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
![Aims Games: Parking, transport info as 24k visitors descend on city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Aims Games: Parking, transport info as 24k visitors descend on city
Free bus service runs every 30 minutes, encouraging sustainable travel for athletes.
![Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
Business
![NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
![First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
![Profit down but performance solid for Briscoes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Profit down but performance solid for Briscoes
The group reported a $33 million profit but isn't confident of hitting last year's highs.
Lifestyle
![Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
![Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
![JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Opinion
![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
![Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
![Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
Rural news
![Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
![The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
![Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists
Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
Car news & advice
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![Cadillac Sollei and Opulent Velocity up close: Manila Cream and multi-mode](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Cadillac Sollei and Opulent Velocity up close: Manila Cream and multi-mode
Cadillac is partying like it's 1959 and 2029 with two new concept cars.
![Porsche's new Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade has Southeast Asian roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Porsche's new Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade has Southeast Asian roots
The latest Porsche special edition has a rather striking new paint job.
![Toyota reverses course on EV production, cuts targets by 33%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Toyota reverses course on EV production, cuts targets by 33%
The Japanese giant has scaled back its projections on the back of the global EV slowdown.
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