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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
![Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
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...
![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
!['I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed
Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.
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Ideas sought for new playground at Paengaroa
The $180,000 playground will be built at Conway Rd Reserve.
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Theatre thoughts from Te Puke Repertory Theatre
Are you a budding director? Te Puke Rep is looking for you.
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Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
![Te Puke beauty queen's latest odyssey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Te Puke beauty queen's latest odyssey
Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill shared her Kiwi culture while in Mauritius.
![Daffodil Day: Cancer Society readies for year's biggest fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Daffodil Day: Cancer Society readies for year's biggest fundraiser
Appeal tables will be out on Friday.
![More Te Puke events added to BOP Garden & Art Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
More Te Puke events added to BOP Garden & Art Festival
Gardens on Wheels a new event for the town
![One-stop sporting hub for BoP a step closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One-stop sporting hub for BoP a step closer
The Bay of Plenty Movement HQ is one step closer to reality.
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Jorja Mouat joins Aotearoa Flag Ferns in Finland
The code will be part of the lineup at the 2028 LA Olympics.