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Hitch-hiker buzzing after being gifted an e-bike

When Alan Taikato heads into Waihi today to pay his bills and do his weekly shopping, he'll be riding a new electric bike rather than hobbling along the road with his thumb out.

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The impact of 14th Ave closure

Otumoetai swimming pool closing is down. Dave Randall outside the pool carpark. 16 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak

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Principal speaks out about plan to scrap pool

Art historian, art crime expert and author Penelope Jackson. 10 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by George Novak

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Talking art crime in New Zealand

Father Ian Hurlock has joined as a volunteer coastguard member after Maketu Coastguard saved his son Steen who was in his kayak which filled with water in the middle of the ocean. 13 October 2017 The Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by Andrew Warner.

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Maketu boatie joins Coastguard after son saved

Nicky Bold will be walking the Auckland half marathon with a broken shoulder to raise money for the Heart Foundation. 10 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by George Novak

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Tauranga's Nicky Bold walks with her heart

Diane Anderson has Huntington's Disease and is looked after by her daughter Mel. 12 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by Andrew Warner.

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Families affected by Huntington's disease

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Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe

Archeological find Rose Gardens on Cliff Road. Deputy mayor Kelvin Klout makes the announcement. 11 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak

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Archaeological finds announced

Angie Warren-Clark flying to Wellington on her first day as Labour list MP. 09 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak

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Angela Warren-Clark heads to Parliament

Althorp village donated a new ambulance to St John. Talbot Munro, Althorp Village left and Jeremy Gooders district operations manager, St. John. 08 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak BTG 09Oct17 - BOOST: Althorp Village director Talbot Munro, left, and St John district operations manager Jeremy Gooders. PHOTOS/GEORGE NOVAK

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Donating an ambulance to St John

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Cash stolen in robbery at Tauranga TAB

Mike Hamilton who had his classic motorbike stolen at the Greerton Cherry Blossom Fest has had it found. 05 October 2017 The Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by Andrew Warner.

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Mike Hamilton reunited with his stolen motorbike

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Tauranga couple sacrifices the big toys for a house

Breast Cancer survivor Monica Williams 04 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak

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Moving on from breast cancer

Gary Dawson and Tina Harris-Ririnui from Bay Venues dressed up for Breast Cancer Awareness. Bay Venues will be serving up Pink food on the day. 3 October 2017 Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by John Borren

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