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![‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
![Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday
The intersection will be fully open outside daylight hours, including weekends.
![Te Puke gain revenge over Greerton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Te Puke gain revenge over Greerton Marist
The win brought the Jordan Cup to Murray Salt Stadium.
![Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate
Bulldozers and diggers will become a regular sight in the area.
![One Love reggae festival line-up announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
One Love reggae festival line-up announced
The event returns in 2025 with 46 acts on two stages.
!['Shocked': How human papillomavirus (HPV) led to a throat cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
'Shocked': How human papillomavirus (HPV) led to a throat cancer diagnosis
Graeme Simpson's symptoms included a 'bulge' on his neck and a 'persistent' cough.
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![Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
![Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
![Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
![Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
![Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
!['Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=780)
'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
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![New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
![Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Detour at Prole Rd/Omokoroa Rd from Monday
The intersection will be fully open outside daylight hours, including weekends.
![Te Puke gain revenge over Greerton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Te Puke gain revenge over Greerton Marist
The win brought the Jordan Cup to Murray Salt Stadium.
Business
![$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.
![New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
![Kiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Kiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fall
Fewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.
Lifestyle
![Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
![Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
!['I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.
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![Inster revealed as Hyundai's smallest and cheapest EV](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Inster revealed as Hyundai's smallest and cheapest EV
Cute electric city car is under evaluation by Hyundai NZ.
![2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts with new looks and more power](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts with new looks and more power
The refreshed hot hatch is getting a sleek new look and even more grunt.
![Rimac undercuts Tesla with Verne robotaxi reveal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Rimac undercuts Tesla with Verne robotaxi reveal
Maker of the renowned Nevera electric supercar now has a self-driving taxi.
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Latest local property listings
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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
Latest listings from Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase.
Rural news
![Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
![David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears
Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.
![Dame Susan Devoy talks kiwifruit and politics on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dame Susan Devoy talks kiwifruit and politics on The Country
Phil Duncan, Damien O'Connor, Dame Susan Devoy, Mahé Drysdale, Rowena Duncum.
!['Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
!['Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methane
Professor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.
!['Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor says
Craig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.