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Arrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of Plenty
Police were not ruling out further arrests.
'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slips
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Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
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Cyclone Gabrielle weather damage: Lessons from Cyclone Bola go unheeded
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New chairwoman for Mainstreet Tauranga
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Police investigating after man tried to 'entice' children into car
'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'
'Critically important': What six Tauranga leaders want from Budget 2023
'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'
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Trial of leading entertainment figure facing rape and drugs charges adjourned
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'I'll fight': 97yo takes on council over move to 'disturb' son's memorial seat, ashes
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Multi-vehicle crash on SH29 causes 'significant delays'
Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route.
Cremation smoke illegally discharged from crematorium
The business says it has suspended use of its cremator.
Body found in water near boat ramp in Mount Maunganui
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'Significant delays': Three injured in crash on Takitimu Drive
Emergency services responded around 2.20pm.
‘He just grabbed his tummy’: Witness tells jury of moment accused stabbed brother
Guy Richards managed to walk several metres before collapsing.
'Took the gamble': Orchard owners unlawfully took millions of litres of water
Pongakawa kiwifruit growers admit unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater.
'Utterly ridiculous': Motorists complain of long delays on SH2
Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.
Chiefs centurian re-signs with NZ Rugby until 2026
Anton Lienert-Brown recommits to the Chiefs and All Blacks until 2026.
'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence
'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'