Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua
Mayor Tania Tapsell described the moment as 'really special'.
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'Flooding nightmare' for early childhood centre
The centre has suffered three floods in three years.
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
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Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.
Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount
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The supermarket owner's daughter played a special role at the official opening.
Ōpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed
'This is an important matter.'
'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 call
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SunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: Zespri
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'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social media
Social media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.
Council removes funding from economic development agency
ToiEDA is a council-controlled trust.
'Worst I've ever seen': Charity store left with huge mess to clean
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Brad Mosen shines, wins Bill Buckley Classic
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Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
Speed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/h
Waihī Beach Rd, Kennedy Rd and Dickey Flat Rd dropped to 80km per hour speed limits.
High-quality animals impress judges at Te Puke Agricultural Club
Te Puke Agricultural Club's group day impresses with high-standard animals and support.
'Invaluable aid' for buyers: Three BoP suburbs make OneRoof’s ‘Hot 100′ list
'We all want to buy at an affordable price and to live in a suburb that’s on the rise.'
Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event
The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".
The large previously hidden chunk of NZ’s population at risk from coastal flooding
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Mark Lister: Are you prepared for a Trump victory?
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Rotorua bus crash passengers were Tongan seasonal workers who had just arrived in NZ
Thirteen of the workers were hospitalised after the bus rolled, Immigration NZ said.
Tairua fisherman slams Hauraki Gulf marine legislation
The bill was supported by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Think you’re not flexible enough to take up yoga? This 74yo will prove you wrong
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Knockout ambition: Champion teen boxer eyes Olympics
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'Blows us away': Teen positive despite cancer ordeal
Fashion show to fund Te Puke teen’s cancer fight.
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SPCA: The pets waiting longest for a home
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