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!['It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
!['Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
![Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
![Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
!['Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
![Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.
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![One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.
![SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
![Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
![Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
![Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
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![SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
![Looking for night owls, for daytime patrolling too](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Looking for night owls, for daytime patrolling too
Community patrol volunteer numbers have dwindled to 14.
!['Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Business
![$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
![Mark Cairns pulls out of 'farcical' process for Fletcher Building chairperson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mark Cairns pulls out of 'farcical' process for Fletcher Building chairperson
Fletcher Building is missing key leaders.
![‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
Chilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.
Lifestyle
!['Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'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.'
![Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
![Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Car news & advice
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![Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
![2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
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Latest local property listings
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
Latest listings from the Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide.
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Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
Latest listings from Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase.
Rural news
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”