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![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.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.
![Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?
Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.
![Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.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.
![Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
![Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.
![JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.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.
Rural News
!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
![Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
![Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide
Struggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.
Lifestyle news
![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.
![Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
!['Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
![Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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=820)
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=820)
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
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
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
More local news
![News in brief: Te Puna to Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
News in brief: Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Housie and quiz night saved, new councillor sworn in and a ‘thank you, Katikati’ letter.
![Walking festival strides for continuity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Walking festival strides for continuity
The event will be extended to three weeks and new Western Bay walks will be announced.
![Hunt is on for community crusaders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hunt is on for community crusaders
The best collaboration award is a new category in 2025.
![Two concert bands for the price of one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two concert bands for the price of one
One piece will be an arrangement of Barry Manilow's Copacabana.
![Katikati in safe hands during an emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
![Waihī Beach CCTV camera is eye of the storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waihī Beach CCTV camera is eye of the storm
Cameras may be introduced to other critical points in the stormwater network.
![Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide
!['The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.
![Orange river: What early tests revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
![Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival bands announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival bands announced
The lead act remains under wraps for now.
![2024 marks 100 years since Waihī Beach School opens its doors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
2024 marks 100 years since Waihī Beach School opens its doors
Lessons were first held in a chippy shop when school was being built.