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Police want footage of disorder at gathering in Tauranga
Police are investigating the incident on Cheyne Road.
Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
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Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline
There was standing room only inside the council chambers.
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival bands announced
The lead act remains under wraps for now.
'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation
The campus is expected to grow by about 500 students by 2028.
'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing rooms
The 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.
Laid-back approach helps to keep the crowds coming back to ‘magical’ park in Athenree
A new business that had a rocky start has gone on to take out the industry's top award.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
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Tauranga MP moves his office into town
“I couldn’t be more proud to be located in the heart of our great city."
'Deep concerns': Principals react to maths curriculum changes
The new maths and literacy curriculum would kick off in Term 1 next year.
Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north
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Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
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Power pylon problems: New line to Coromandel alone could cost $500m
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'Challenging': 4000-patient clinic has no permanent GP
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Bay of Plenty mansion where the Porsche gets its own lounge
Why families are paying big bucks for trophy homes in Te Puna.
What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
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Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
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Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
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Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
The market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.
'Do not enter the water': River turns bright orange
People are urged to treat the Ohinemuri River water as contaminated.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?
Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.
Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
Port of Tauranga operating profits slip 12.8% in 'year of two halves'
The first half of 2024 was particularly challenging, CEO says.
Where the jobs are: Top region, industries looking for workers
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Music to our ears: 100-year-old Coreen is still on song
Tauranga choral legend celebrated turning 100 years with music at Bayswater.