Port of Tauranga hunkers down for another tough year, posts solid FY23 outcome
Total trade down due to weather hits and drooping consumer import demand.
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Dog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend charge
Prosecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.
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Todd Muller discusses figuring out who he is as he prepares for life outside Parliament.
'The buggers': Visitor gutted after car stolen, dumped — then stolen again
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'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
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'Too busy to eat or drink': Five hospital wards over capacity for more than 100 days
The nursing union says nurses are 'at breaking point' due to the impact.
Commissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' heckling
One attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.
Young blood part of new Waihī Beach charity shop
Young people are getting involved in the running of a local charity shop.
Diver rescued after three hours in the water
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Bayfair flyover night closures: Warnings to plan ahead
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Police investigating after cars damaged in Mount Maunganui
Police are urging people to keep themselves and their property safe.
Flappers, speakeasy and jazz to raise toy library funds
Local businesses have got behind the toy library's main fundraising event.
Whakaari/White Island owners relied on GNS Science to monitor and manage island
The judge-alone trial resumed on Wednesday.
Autorama Pukehina Car Show thrives in new venue
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'Ripped' from their frames: National, Labour election signs vandalised
'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'
Friends see the difference at The Blade
Volunteers hit the pest so the 'good guys' can survive at The Blade.
Three Iris wins for Katikati photographer
Anna Menendez wins prestigious Iris silver, two bronze awards for poignant photos.
East Coast cyclone recovery: Phil’s in it for the long haul
Phil Parker’s been on East Coast since Cyclone Gabrielle flooded Wairoa.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader faces possible censure for court case comment
Waititi could face censure from Privileges Committee or Speaker.
'A real measurable difference': 1300 new teachers recruited in 18 months
'Teachers are choosing New Zealand as a place to teach and call home.'
Another byelection triggered as second board member quits
It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.
Man who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailed
Crayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.
Search for missing kiwi continues
“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."
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Aggressive cancer caught early
Lawrie Donald had a good outcome after an early diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Bay of Plenty woman celebrates $500k Strike win with a family lunch
She bought her ticket after work and found out she won later that night.
Students get taste of university with Unistart
The course was a chance to see if university life would suit.
Traffic flowing again after Hewletts Rd breakdown caused major delays
Both lanes are now open.
Congestion charging: Everything you need to know
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'All I need is a good rest': 70yo goes from living in a cold car to a warm home
Four elderly homeless women now have a safe place to call home at Whare Kaa.