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The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
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Trespass warning after Mauao signage vandalised
The council says the signs have been wilfully damaged.
Search for future emergency responders
Until now the programme has only been available in Tauranga and Auckland.
Live: 6 deaths, 1653 new Covid cases; Figures at lowest rates since February
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 2425.
Stepping up: Mines team strikes gold in lofty challenge
Waihi Gold team members climbed the 1103 steps of the Sky Tower carrying 25kg of kit.
Investigation into National MP Sam Uffindell delayed
The investigator had reportedly requested more time to complete the investigation.
Felix Desmarais: Unlocking my love for the regions
OPINION: Big city life might be action-packed, but living in the regions has its perks.
'I can't wait any more': Nurses plan to leave NZ over residency rules
"I really don't want to leave New Zealand because I really love this country."
Klepto-cat with shoe fetish collects treasures
Sox is a cat who loves shoes and bringing home his shoe finds to show off to family.
First job in 10 years: 'I've got my mana back'
Stats NZ: Unemployment rate for Māori was 5.5% in June 2022, down from 7.8% in June 2021.
Northport holds key to unlock supply chain - Port of Tauranga CEO
Northport's container volumes up 42 per cent due to diverting ships.
Bay of Plenty fightback falls short as semifinals confirmed
Canterbury will play Wellington in the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals.
Doughnut caskets, forward planning, DIY coffins: How some are breaking the funeral mould
Art caskets, conscience clearing and tech innovation: funerals aren't what they used to be
Plane hits powerlines, lands on Thames highway
The crash happened on Ngati Maru Highway, Thames.
Mark Lister: It's time to unshackle Kiwibank
Opinion: What I don't like is the idea of politicians running businesses
Lotto luck strikes twice in Bay of Plenty
The two players are each more than $20K richer.
Business digest: Big wins for budding Bay scientists
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Subscribers weigh in on bland tasting Zespri kiwifruit
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luxon: What's needed to fix the kiwifruit industry labour shortage
National's leader says there are two things the Government could do to help the sector.
Comment: Embarrassing stories from the doctor's surgery
OPINION: Laughter is the best medicine, except if you have broken ribs and diarrhoea.
Building industry skilled labour shortage: Firm hired 52 staff, lost 54 to poaching
Builders' views: Is there poaching in the industry and how do you retain staff?
Māori priced out of developing orchards, Zespri reviewing its licence process
"A high licence price takes away opportunity for Māori land development which is a shame."
'Absolutely fantastic': Te Puke turns yellow for Daffodil Day march
Mums, kids, candidates and musicians all turned out to support Daffodil Day.
How to get rid of a dead rat - and no, you shouldn't use your food scraps bin
A pest control leader tells you how to get rid of your trapped pests.
'Either we give in... or we put up a fight': Locked-out mill workers speak out
There are 145 staff in their third week without pay.
Tauranga man imprisoned for six years after raping child
The man's offending was discovered after the girl told her mother.
Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges
Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.
Nine Covid-related deaths, 2318 new community cases today
There are 357 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.
Rising mental health issues in building sector - survey
The results were released at this week's Constructive Forum in Rotorua
Port of Tauranga delivers steady result in another tough year
New Zealand's largest port expects pandemic hangover disruption to continue.
Sonya Bateson: Solving the Bay of Plenty's traffic woes
We've got to have the infrastructure to make public transport work.
'Worth a million dollars': Meet the volunteer drivers helping cancer patients get to their appointments
For some passengers, transport to treatment is a matter of life and death.
'He will be looked after': Ex mayor asked to return Kiwi soldier's body from Ukraine
Tenby Powell says the death is very sad for everyone.
Builders hit by delays, $20k-50k rise in compliance costs - but optimism remains
Builders View: How do they feel about the past 12 months - and the future?