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Breanna Turner from Autism Altogether said wait times were putting a massive strain on around 600 families in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Ben Fraser

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Wait times for kids with disabilities causing massive strain

18 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Bay of Plenty region had the third-longest wait times for specialist care for children.

Follow the White Rabbit owner Vicky Lang said any customer who visited the 9th Ave store on April 18 and 20 wearing a decorated hat would win an instant prize. Photo / George Novak

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Visitors set to fill Tauranga over Easter break

18 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Easter Saturday is traditionally the second-biggest trading day of the year.

McLeods Booksellers owner David Thorp outside the shop. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Easter weekend to bring huge benefits to Rotorua economy

18 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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The sun is expected to come out for this weekend's festivities.

Senior deputy vice chancellor Professor Alister Jones, chancellor Jim Bolger and vice chancellor Professor Neil Quigley celebrate the opening of Tauranga's new university. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

New university to change face of Tauranga CBD

16 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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More than 900 students are set to study at the new Waikato University campus in the CBD

Otumoetai College student Louise Bremner was the only Bay of Plenty student to be selected for the trip. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Vietnam trip a business opportunity for YES student

7 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Twelve students were selected from around the country for the experience in Southeast Asia

Brett Curtis (left) and Kathlene Soo with the medical aid ship known as the 'Claymore II'. Photo / Caroline Fleming

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Ex-cargo ship gifted to start new life as medical aid ship in the Pacific

6 Apr, 2019 9:30am
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The man who gifted the ship said there were none like it in New Zealand or the Pacific.

The forecast 2019 rate for kiwifruit pickers was $23.50. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Peak kiwifruit labour shortage predicted to be twice as large as last year's

6 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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The shortage now of more than 1400 is expected to rise to 3800 in peak season.

Richard and Suzy Williams with their children Lily, seven months, and Chloe, 4. Photo / Caroline Fleming

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Williams family's bid for new home a winner

5 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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A charity house "built with love" has been auctioned to the most suitable of buyers.

Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president Darryl Jensen on his Paengaroa dairy farm. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Western Bay of Plenty facing a drought

5 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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The rest of the Bay of Plenty was just under the margin in extremely dry conditions.

Local H&M fan Kylie Miller will be one of the many excited shoppers heading to the new store tomorrow. Photo / Caroline Fleming

BUSINESS

Crowds expected at Tauranga H&M opening

4 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Tauranga outlet will be the chain's fifth store in New Zealand.

Carol Wilson, Tommy Wilson and Marcia Taikato-Whauwhau are gearing up for Gumboot Golf. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

A hole in one for kids' mental health

3 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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The village green will be turned into a mini putt course for childrens' mental health.

Owner of Grower Direct Paul Nielsen said the disease was something they had to deal with internally. Photo / George Novak

THE COUNTRY

Myrtle rust cases climb in the Bay

3 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Myrtle rust has spread to close to 1000 properties nationwide since 2017.

BUSINESS

Customers to be hit in pocket from minimum wage hike, warn businesses

2 Apr, 2019 8:04am
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The hourly rate will increase again to $20 by 2021.

Anna-Marie Barrett from Little Long Eatery said beggars are human-beings, just like all of us. Photo / George Novak

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Day one of begging bylaw gets mixed reviews from Tauranga CBD workers

2 Apr, 2019 6:28am
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The bylaw banned begging and rough sleeping within 5m of the entrances to some premises.

New Zealand Nurses Organisation industrial adviser for aged-care David Wait spoke at the 'In Safe Hands' summit. Photo / Rob Zorn

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'A daily struggle': Nurse backs report on neglect of aged-care residents

1 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Aged-care residents are being denied sufficient care due to 'unsafe' staffing levels.

International manager at Mount Maunganui College Maz Roberts talked with Vietnamese students about the scholarship opportunity. Photo / Supplied

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Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools

31 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Two Bay of Plenty schools are thrilled to be involved with the new government scholarship.

Police investigators at an apartment complex in Maungatapu. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Shocked neighbours: 'This is normally a nice neighbourhood'

28 Mar, 2019 6:52pm
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The Tauranga child was transported to Starship Hospital in Auckland.

The i-PARK car will be hitting the streets soon. Photo / Supplied.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Street view: What do you think of the new i-PARK scan car?

27 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Locals weigh in on the new i-PARK vehicle.

Out of all 20 DHBs investigated, only seven had a record of achieving target, six fell below and seven others didn't have those figures available. Photo / 123RF

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay's DHBs some of the top in the country for cancer treatment time targets

27 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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90 per cent of patients with suspected cancer should get first treatment within 62 days.

The new i-PARK scan car will shortly begin testing and residents will see the vehicle in the city's inner streets as it undergoes driver training. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Locals weigh in on new parking gadget

27 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Some see it as great for safety, while others just see it as council 'revenue gathering'.

One man was extracted from the flipped vehicle. Photo / Tracy Rolfe

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Man 'lucky to be alive' after serious crash in Pāpāmoa

25 Mar, 2019 3:23pm
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A car collided with a caravan at Karewa Parade in Papamoa Beach.

The city will see cloudy conditions today with a few showers here and there. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga in for a 'subtropical' and muggy week

25 Mar, 2019 9:51am
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High temperatures, moist air and a week of showers will create muggy conditions this week.

A cold front coming up on Thursday is likely to bring a little more rain. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

A week of showers expected for Rotorua

25 Mar, 2019 8:59am
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The showers are expected to increase as the week goes on.

Welcome Bay resident Brian Dwyer is opposed to the suggestion of a proposed supermarket in the area. Photo / Sandra Conchie

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Welcome Bay residents weigh into supermarket debate

23 Mar, 2019 1:00pm
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Some Welcome Bay residents are opposed to using a public reserve for a future supermarket.

Owner Kaya Sparke and her brother-in-law Blade Janaway are only a small part of the big family unit that help run the van. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Unlikely vegan vendor pleasing crowds at Crankworx

23 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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The event had more exhibitors and vendors this year than ever before.

The community came together to reflect and remember those who lost their lives. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua vigil: A reflection on the week that has been

23 Mar, 2019 5:30am
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The tragedy was said to have created an open community of hope, love and even forgiveness

The Muslim community at the vigil come forward to do the prayer. Photo / Caroline Fleming

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hundreds turn up to Rotorua Lakefront vigil

22 Mar, 2019 7:39pm
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Locals gather at the Lakefront to take part in a vigil for Christchurch victims.

Rotorua's Amarna Christensen said the challenge is small in comparison to the struggle people with mental health suffer with daily. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua woman to climb Mauao 38 times in one day

22 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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She said it would be a huge challenge, but so fitting for what she is raising money for.

St John territory manager Leisa Tocknell said thousands of dollars worth of equipment had been taken. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Police still on the search for Murupara ambulance thieves

21 Mar, 2019 11:05am
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The community was left without an ambulance for a time following the robbery.

Tore Naerland (left) and Alyn Ware were shocked by the

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bike for Peace team stop at Tauranga Mosque

21 Mar, 2019 9:08am
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One of the visiting international peace team's key goals is to prevent hate violence.

The tributes and flowers left outside the Tauranga Mosque continue to grow. Photo / Caroline Fleming

NEW ZEALAND

'Human chains of love' set to circle mosques

20 Mar, 2019 11:55am
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People are being urged to join hands and circle their local mosque this Friday.

The incident occurred around 4.30pm yesterday afternoon. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

State Highway 36 closed for truck recovery

19 Mar, 2019 2:02pm
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The road will be closed between Hamurana and Pyes Pa to allow for the removal of the truck

Muggy nights are expected for Tauranga residents in the coming days. Photo / George Novak

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Muggy nights in store for Tauranga

19 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Struggling to sleep in this muggy heat? You're not alone!

The community have come together in light of the tragedy. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Call for 50-hour Facebook blackout for Christchurch massacre victims

19 Mar, 2019 10:49am
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The blackout is set to take place at 1.40pm this Friday, a week since the shootings began.

Rotorua is in for some sticky and muggy days right into the middle of next week. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Muggy days to stick around for Rotorua

19 Mar, 2019 10:37am
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A ridge of high pressure is causing the humid air to stick around.

NEW ZEALAND

Muslim woman stunned by NZ's unity after attacks

19 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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'We really are one community'.

Store manager at Habitat for Humanity Glenda Mayes said the store is no longer accepting things like clothes and books. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Charity shops sick of being dumped on

17 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Charity shop manager says giving away stuff for free is not an option.

Police are guarding the Tauranga Mosque for the usual 6pm prayer. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Mosque neighbours relieved at presence of armed police

15 Mar, 2019 6:15pm
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There was no usual 6pm prayer at the mosque and would not be tomorrow either.

Hundreds of students swept the streets of Tauranga. Photo / Caroline Fleming

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Hundreds of students gather across the city to strike for climate change

15 Mar, 2019 2:23pm
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Chants echoed throughout the central streets of Mount Maunganui and Tauranga yesterday.

Young people protesting in Mount Manganui. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Watch: Students gather across Tauranga for climate strike

15 Mar, 2019 12:48pm
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Two strikes are taking place across the city.

Stella, 8 (left), and Eva Dixon, 11, will be protesting climate change tomorrow. Photo / Andrew Warner

THE COUNTRY

Tauranga students ditch school for global climate strike

15 Mar, 2019 7:30am
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Two strikes are set to take place across the city at 1pm today.

A toddler was found locked in a car this morning. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Child found locked in car in Pāpāmoa

14 Mar, 2019 1:12pm
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Police were called to a commercial address on Gravatt Road, Pāpāmoa around 10.40am

Chair of the Trust Jim Pearson said they are 90 per cent there in fundraising for the club rebuild. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Public rallies to support Papamoa surf club

14 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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The club is now $600,000 short of its 5.2 million budget.

Ian and Laura McGregor put their long marriage down to always respecting and loving one another. Photo / Caroline Fleming

LIFESTYLE

'Her idea is always the best idea': Couple's secret to 70-year marriage

14 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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A town hall dance brought the pair together in the 1940s.

The peace run team met Rotorua Intermediate students to run to the school. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua pupils hold torch for peace run

13 Mar, 2019 8:01am
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The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run teams stopped in at two Rotorua schools.

Eliza Diamond, 13, has never cut her hair before but is shaving it for Shave for a Cure. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua 13-year-old's first haircut to raise funds for cancer

11 Mar, 2019 10:17am
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Eliza Diamond has always dreamed of giving up her locks to 'shave for a cure'.

Haidee Kalirai (left) and Angela Wallace team up to prepare just one of the many rooms in Awhina House. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Opening date looms for Awhina House

9 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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Pillows, bed linen, and bathrobes are among the things being donated by the community.

AnnaMarie Kraitzick had her water bore system installed at her Papamoa property last month. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Local residents beating the water restrictions their own way

9 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Putting bore water systems down for domestic properties is becoming popular in the area.

Lakeside production and event manager Chris Gillies, Ian Edward and acting Senior Sergeant Simon Betchetti. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lakeside 2019: All you need to know

9 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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The spectacular fireworks display is set to take place around 10.15pm.

The incident occurred just before 8am this morning. Photo / File.

NEW ZEALAND

Person seriously injured in fall

8 Mar, 2019 9:27am
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Ambulance crews are still on the scene.

Instructors and members of the public getting in the spirit. Photo / Caroline Fleming

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Cuban dancing spices up Rotorua Night Market

7 Mar, 2019 7:13pm
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Market goers were treated to interactive entertainment and a Cuban street party.

Theodore and Jordan Culpepper enjoying the sun this week. Photo / George Novak

THE COUNTRY

High sea temperatures turning up the heat in the Bay

6 Mar, 2019 12:29pm
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The summer just been was New Zealand's third-warmest summer on record.

Trinity Henderson-Norton, 14, is pictured with her family pit bull Pippi. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pit bull euthanasia rates still high in Bay of Plenty pounds

5 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Local owners said the negative stereotype of the breed is a "joke".

Kiwi artist Kings had the crowd going crazy. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Kings and Sons of Zion entertain crowds at Arataki Day Out

4 Mar, 2019 10:22am
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Over 2500 spectators attended the family-friendly event.

Volunteer Gaylene Sharp said cigarette butts were the most common thing picked up on her shoreline sweep. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up

4 Mar, 2019 7:39am
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Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.

Paul Button from Rotorua Canopy Tours said there is a lot of opportunity to grow in the tourism industry. Photo / Supplied.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

Staffing shortage in tourism sector projected by 2025; Bay affected

2 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.

BUSINESS

Tourism jobs 'tarred with a certain brush'

1 Mar, 2019 7:03am
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According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.

The scene on State Highway 2 near Pikowai where three men were killed. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Higgins staff to get counselling

28 Feb, 2019 9:11am
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The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died

Aongatete Coolstores managing director Allan Dawson says tragedies like Tuesday's SH2 crash near Matatā bring

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Horror SH2 crash sparks tragic memories for coolstore

28 Feb, 2019 9:00am
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Tuesday's tragic crash near Matatā has brought "it all back" for a Bay packhouse.

Tony Plank, Liz Plank and Liesel Carnie (left to right) are all the major organisers of the event. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Pilot Bay to have 300kg of rubbish removed from water

28 Feb, 2019 7:30am
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The underwater and beach clean-ups are set to take place this Sunday.

The crater lake on White Island has been reforming since early 2018. Photo / File.

NEW ZEALAND

Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake

27 Feb, 2019 5:08pm
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The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.

Jemima King celebrated her 106th birthday yesterday. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga's Jemima King celebrates 106th birthday

27 Feb, 2019 12:02pm
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A Scottish party was put on to celebrate Jemima's special day.