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!['I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down man
He also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.
![Police hunt woman after Mount Maunganui store robbed at gunpoint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
Police hunt woman after Mount Maunganui store robbed at gunpoint
Police received reports of a robbery on Girven Rd about 5.50am on Friday.
![Katikati Volunteer Expo: Making a difference for local groups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
Katikati Volunteer Expo: Making a difference for local groups
The sectors included community, emergency, social, information, environmental and the arts
![Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
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![Woman and teen accused of fatally driving over man in Te Puke after Christmas money row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
Woman and teen accused of fatally driving over man in Te Puke after Christmas money row
A woman and teenager jointly face a murder charge in the High Court at Hamilton.
!['I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.
!['Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
'Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontline
Health NZ says regional forums will approve recruitment 'where appropriate'.
![Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-King](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-King
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
![New marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
New marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park site
The new facility will replace the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station.
![One critical after reported altercation in BoP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=778)
One critical after reported altercation in BoP
Police tape is surrounding a service station.
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![Power move: $15m for back-up generators in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Power move: $15m for back-up generators in Coromandel
Powerco is spending $14.7m on back-up generators in Coromandel town and Matarangi.
![Katikati Volunteer Expo: Making a difference for local groups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Katikati Volunteer Expo: Making a difference for local groups
The sectors included community, emergency, social, information, environmental and the arts
Business
![Mark Lister: Trump the frontrunner in debate lead-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Mark Lister: Trump the frontrunner in debate lead-up
OPINION: Biden will be hoping an early debate will revive his campaign.
![Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies
OPINION: What could turn things around for local stocks?
![Rescuing Ryman Healthcare: Chairman reveals his plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Rescuing Ryman Healthcare: Chairman reveals his plan
The retirement village company is nothing short of a financial disaster.
Lifestyle
!['I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.
![Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.
![Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous
Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.
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![Maserati unveils heritage-inspired MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Maserati unveils heritage-inspired MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda
Maserati has launched two special editions to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MC12.
![Last of its kind: only 1 limited Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition left in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Last of its kind: only 1 limited Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition left in NZ
The Jaguar F-Type is no more, but there is still one last example up for grabs in NZ.
![Brute fource: 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Brute fource: 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance review
There's no V8 in the latest C 63, but it is still an absolute beast...
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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.
![Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
Latest listings from Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase.
Rural news
![David Seymour talks boats and planes on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
David Seymour talks boats and planes on The Country
David Seymour, John Connell, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
![NZ exports reach all-time high in May](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
NZ exports reach all-time high in May
Surge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.
![Hopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Hopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from flooding
Managing the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.
![Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants
Upset residents have blamed tourists for the deterioration in Callum's health.
![Power move: $15m for back-up generators in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
Power move: $15m for back-up generators in Coromandel
Powerco is spending $14.7m on back-up generators in Coromandel town and Matarangi.
!['No warning sign': Farmer fined after stock crossing motorbike crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=778)
'No warning sign': Farmer fined after stock crossing motorbike crash
A motorbike rider got caught in bungy ropes strung across a public road by sharemilkers.