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![Superstars from 70s and 80s to tour NZ next summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Superstars from 70s and 80s to tour NZ next summer
Boy George, Little River Band, Bonnie Tyler and Starship in the line up.
![‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui
'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'
![Police hunt woman after Mount Maunganui store robbed at gunpoint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police hunt woman after Mount Maunganui store robbed at gunpoint
Police received reports of a robbery on Girven Rd about 5.50am on Friday.
!['Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.
!['I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.
!['Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
![Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes
Both men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.
![Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
![Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui
Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.
![Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway
Construction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.
!['I’ve done it for so long it’s part of me': 50 years as a JP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I’ve done it for so long it’s part of me': 50 years as a JP
The octogenarian was 36 years old when he was nominated to serve.
!['Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
![Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
![Fears true extent of police pack rapist Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fears true extent of police pack rapist Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known
The ex-policeman died this week aged 65 after early onset dementia.
![Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.
![Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
![Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
![Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
!['Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
![More than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumn
There's plenty to see year-round in The Mount.