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Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.
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Pāpāmoa start-up launches in the US - including the 'celebrity supermarket of LA'
'The US is just a beast and has the potential to really catapult our brand.'
![Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
![Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
Loss of a major customer and sharp fall in China demand blamed for poor result.
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!['I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=815)
'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=815)
'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=815)
'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=815)
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=815)
'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=815)
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.'
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Theatre thoughts from Te Puke Repertory Theatre
Are you a budding director? Te Puke Rep is looking for you.
![Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years
A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.
!['Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
![Katikati in safe hands during an emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
![Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Sport news
![Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years
A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.
![Springboks power home to win third straight over All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Springboks power home to win third straight over All Blacks
The All Blacks were denied a famous win in South Africa.
![Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
Business
![ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
!['True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
![Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Lifestyle
![Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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=815)
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
![What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
The kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation.
Opinion
![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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.
![Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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
![Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
![Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
![Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region
COMMENT: This area has "an awful lot" of pollen.
Car news & advice
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![Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice
Can we learn to live in a cabin with no buttons?
![Suzuki Jimny Sierra long term test: hot child in the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
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.
![Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
Latest listings from the Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide.
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