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![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.
!['Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.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.'
!['Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough
'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.
![The youngsters who Razor should retain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
![Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
![Costs 'just as out of control in Aussie': The Kiwis who have come home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Costs 'just as out of control in Aussie': The Kiwis who have come home
Some jobs that once got 30 applications now get 300 in a week.
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.”
Lifestyle news
!['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.'
![Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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=795)
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=795)
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
![Pain, peeling and blisters: How to soothe bad sunburn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pain, peeling and blisters: How to soothe bad sunburn
New York Times: Experts recommend the best treatments if you've had too much sun.
![Lisa Carrington on marriage, medals and making a boat go fast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Lisa Carrington on marriage, medals and making a boat go fast
At next year's Olympics she'll be 35. Dame Lisa Carrington explains why she keeps going.
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.
OneRoof property news
![Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
More local news
![Events and gig guide for Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Events and gig guide for Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.
![Omokoroa’s Lizard rock removed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Omokoroa’s Lizard rock removed
Removing the rock is part of the work to construct a roundabout at the busy intersection.
![Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Traffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the road
Another protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.
![World-class Swiss choral group coming to Katikati](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
World-class Swiss choral group coming to Katikati
Proceeds from the show will go towards community events.
![Matahui School scores a bullseye with Robin Hood play](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Matahui School scores a bullseye with Robin Hood play
'Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies' is a musical comedy of the heroic outlaw.
![Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
!['Freaky' parts of Te Papa's colossal squid on display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Freaky' parts of Te Papa's colossal squid on display
The exhibition centres around an interactive table display with parts of the iconic squid.
!['Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast
People across the upper North Island are being told to brace for severe weather.
![Another protest against SH2 barriers planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
![No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
![Katikati police report: Burglaries, thefts and petrol drive-offs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Katikati police report: Burglaries, thefts and petrol drive-offs
Local store broken into and other burglaries, motorcycles stolen and petrol drive-offs.
![Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience
Students get a bit of a show as they learn at Athenree Homestead.
![Katikati folk keen to communicate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Katikati folk keen to communicate
This photo shows messenger Myra Tylee with her trusty bike at Katikati Post Office.
![Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.