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![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
![Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
![Costs 'just as out of control in Aussie': The Kiwis who have come home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Costs 'just as out of control in Aussie': The Kiwis who have come home
Some jobs that once got 30 applications now get 300 in a week.
!['I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
'I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?
Use our interactive to see New Zealand's most burgled community.
![Mark Lister: Cause for optimism in mid-year market report card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Mark Lister: Cause for optimism in mid-year market report card
OPINION: It was a lucrative first six months of the year for investors.
![Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
Rural News
!['Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China
Spring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.
![The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley
Siobhan O’Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, Don Fraser.
![Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
!['It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
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Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
![Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
Lifestyle news
![Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility
Ahead of an art exhibition and tour, the musician reveals the true cost of creativity.
![What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise
Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.
![Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
![Pain, peeling and blisters: How to soothe bad sunburn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pain, peeling and blisters: How to soothe bad sunburn
New York Times: Experts recommend the best treatments if you've had too much sun.
![Lisa Carrington on marriage, medals and making a boat go fast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lisa Carrington on marriage, medals and making a boat go fast
At next year's Olympics she'll be 35. Dame Lisa Carrington explains why she keeps going.
![How each Kiwi household wastes $1510 of food a year - and how to stop it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How each Kiwi household wastes $1510 of food a year - and how to stop it
Grocery shopping or buying takeaways when the fridge isn't empty needs to stop.
Car news & advice
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![Next-gen tech gives Kia EV3 enhanced range, faster charging](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Next-gen tech gives Kia EV3 enhanced range, faster charging
Kia's upcoming small electric SUV gets clever new battery tech.
![Ferrari's first EV confirmed for 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ferrari's first EV confirmed for 2025
Testing is well underway for the Italian company's first EV that will debut next year.
![Street Smart young driver training back thanks to Subaru and Tony Quinn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Street Smart young driver training back thanks to Subaru and Tony Quinn
NZ's only truly hands-on young drive training programme has some big support behind it.
OneRoof property news
![Film chief strikes it lucky with $2.26m sale in 'most horrible market ever'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Film chief strikes it lucky with $2.26m sale in 'most horrible market ever'
She's thrilled and relieved to find a buyer for her Auckland beach home.
![Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction
"As is where is" property attracted more than 50 bids over 40 minutes.
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Interest rate speculation ramps up: What are the chances of an August cut?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local news
![Another protest against SH2 barriers planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
![No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
![Katikati police report: Burglaries, thefts and petrol drive-offs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Katikati police report: Burglaries, thefts and petrol drive-offs
Local store broken into and other burglaries, motorcycles stolen and petrol drive-offs.
![Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience
Students get a bit of a show as they learn at Athenree Homestead.
![Katikati folk keen to communicate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Katikati folk keen to communicate
This photo shows messenger Myra Tylee with her trusty bike at Katikati Post Office.
![Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
![Matariki celebrated in Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Matariki celebrated in Waihī Beach
The Matariki ceremony in Waihī Beach was held on clear, bright, stunning dawn morning.
!['Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
![A sea of blue runners dashed through Katikati](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A sea of blue runners dashed through Katikati
The group hopes to make the fun run/walk an annual event.
![Busy bees at work in new school garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Busy bees at work in new school garden
WBOP council staff donated their time as part of National Volunteer week.
!['Determined to own': How low-income renters could buy a home in pricey region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Determined to own': How low-income renters could buy a home in pricey region
Shared-ownership scheme offers chance to buy 60% stake in a first home, with a 5% deposit.
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Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
!['Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed
Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.
![Ops shops concerned of cost of getting rid of unsellable and dumped goods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ops shops concerned of cost of getting rid of unsellable and dumped goods
Waipuna Hospice as a group spend close to $100k in rubbish annually.