Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes
The trial pump track will be open from next week.
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The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.
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Englishman says the All Blacks skipper isn't good enough for the team.
City council says new annual plan reflects certainty of projects and budget
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Letters: Three Waters opposition about retaining democracy, nothing else
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$49,000 in legal costs for financially strained worker
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Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL
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Soft plastics recycling scheme launch
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'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'
Live: 6498 new Covid cases, eight deaths, hospital visitors infecting patients
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History making: NRL All Stars match massive opportunity for Rotorua
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Te Papa confirmed that Lion & Tusk was awarded money through the Helping Hands Grant in April 2021
A Tauranga museum which commemorates white supremacy was funded by Te Papa.
People at the core of award-winning orchard business
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Congestion clears after crash near Lakes roundabout
Traffic is becoming extremely congested.
Is this the biggest concert coming to NZ in 2023?
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'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat
Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.
OneRoof report: What is your suburb worth?
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'Down-to-earth people having a good laugh': Couple hand in joke CV at local eatery
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Live: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surge
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WBOP Council adopts rates increase
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted a rate increase.
Business digest: Local students win 2022 scholarships to Outward Bound
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Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
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'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute
The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.