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Tauranga crash blocks road
The crash took place on 6th Ave in Tauranga this morning.
![Axemen — and women — needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Axemen — and women — needed
A working bee for the club will be held on October 19-20.
![Boatie warned after altercation on Whakatāne wharf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Boatie warned after altercation on Whakatāne wharf
Steve Wright laid an assault complaint after an altercation at the boat ramp.
![No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.
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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
!['Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
![Then and now: Historic photo recreated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Then and now: Historic photo recreated
Groundsmen recreate school photo from the past.
!['Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
![Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map
Almost 20 local restaurants have been named in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024/2025.
![Familiar faces front folk club gig](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Familiar faces front folk club gig
The duo play the guitar, keyboard, accordion, bodhran, penny whistle and bagpipes.
![Exploring health apps with DORA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Exploring health apps with DORA
No booking is required to find out what the apps can do.
Sport news
![How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
![Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans
Carrington shares insights on her journey to becoming NZ's most dominant Olympian.
![No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.
Business
![Will NZ mortgage rates fall as much as you’re hoping?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Will NZ mortgage rates fall as much as you’re hoping?
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.
![$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.
![Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Lifestyle
![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.
![Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
![Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
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
!['Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
![Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.
![From Wales to NZ: A well-travelled tractor called Wombat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
From Wales to NZ: A well-travelled tractor called Wombat
Transporting Wombat from Carmarthenshire was 'quite a mission' for Peter Rogers.
Car news & advice
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![Ultimate PHEV guide: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Ultimate PHEV guide: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in NZ
Your complete guide to every plug-in hybrid new vehicle available.
![Celestiq in the House: how Cadillac plans to become the Rolls-Royce of cars (again)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Celestiq in the House: how Cadillac plans to become the Rolls-Royce of cars (again)
We visit Cadillac House in Detroit, home of the 'ultra-luxury' Celestiq.
![GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid review: truck and tech](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid review: truck and tech
GWM's Cannon Alpha Ultra hybrid has features never seen on a ute in NZ.
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
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Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
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