Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.
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'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her
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A man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.
Alleged Coromandel shooter named as victim's family come together to grieve
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Graduates say goodbye to school years
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‘Mischievous glee’: Kiwi soprano wins prestigious singing contest
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One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
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Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
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Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.
Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle
Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.
Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
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The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.
Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event
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'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
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Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.
Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.
Report reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic ranking
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