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Will wars: Daughter claims she should get twice as much as her siblings
The daughter argued she'd done more to care for her parents than her eight siblings.
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'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school bus
Two of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.
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'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
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'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
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'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=820)
'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=820)
'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=820)
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=820)
'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=820)
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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![Te Puke identity receives highest Lions honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Te Puke identity receives highest Lions honour
Michael Jones' service has been 'nothing less than outstanding'.
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Western Bay-wide Climate Action Festival this month
Week of educational workshops, inspiring talks and engaging activities
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Orange river caused by 128-year-old mine shaft
Warnings still in place on Ōhinemuri River with high arsenic levels in sediment.
!['Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.
![School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
![Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs
Several roads were damaged early in 2023.
Sport news
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Aims Games: Parking, transport info as 24k visitors descend on city
Free bus service runs every 30 minutes, encouraging sustainable travel for athletes.
![Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
![How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
Business
![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
![Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not 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=820)
$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.
Lifestyle
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Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
![JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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=820)
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Opinion
![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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=820)
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
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Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Car news & advice
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
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Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
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Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
Latest listings from the Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide.
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