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Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
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Bay councillors affirm stance on Māori wards
Councillors voted unanimously to stick with their commitment to Māori wards.
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A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
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Bay of Plenty cruise past Counties Manukau
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'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.
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'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.
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'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=808)
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=808)
'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=808)
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
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Jessica walks-over the competition with super-move
The gold winner was the youngest in her skating category.
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Local distillery gets into spirit of awards
The distillery has won a double gold and a gold.
![Paeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognition
Annafinau Tukuitoga is strumming up a storm with her brand of bluegrass.
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Coromandel’s cheapest property? Beach spot for $350,000 - but there’s a catch
"No-frills" bargains can be found along the Thames Coast.
![SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
![Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
Sport news
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Benji Marshall inducted into NRL Hall of Fame ahead of next Immortal reveal
Benji Marshall is among the latest inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame.
![Bay of Plenty cruise past Counties Manukau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Bay of Plenty cruise past Counties Manukau
All the action from Rotorua International Stadium.
![Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles
New Zealand's Olympians have begun to return home after a record-breaking Games.
Business
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Container shipping giant's NZ service changes temporary, exporters and importers hope
World's No 1 container line MSC announces Oceania service rejig.
![Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.
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Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
Lifestyle
!['Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
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Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
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Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
Opinion
![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
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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.
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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
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Chaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former glory
Demonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.
![Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Marcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exports
OPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.
![Plaque unveiled to honour Cancer Society daffodil-growing trio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Plaque unveiled to honour Cancer Society daffodil-growing trio
'I just chuck them in the ground [but] it’s a lot of hard work.'
Car news & advice
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Suzuki Jimny Sierra long term test: hot child in the city
The Jimny isn't designed for the city, but we're not surprised it's popular as a town car.
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Lotus Emeya EV unveiled in Auckland: what's a 'hyper GT' again?
Lotus's EV revolution is continuing with an outrageous hyper-fast high-tech sedan, Emeya.
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EV battery costs have plummeted 90% since 2008
Dramatic reduction comes from new technology and economies of scale.
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
Latest listings from the Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide.
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Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
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