Simon Bridges says NZ wasn't ready for a Māori PM: 'I didn’t think enough about race relations'
The former National leader stepped away for a quiet life away from politics,. Or has he?
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Ria Hall announces Tauranga mayoral bid
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'Clutching her stomach': Girl seen lying in pool of blood in alleged mall attack
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Mount Maunganui mall attack: 16yo charged by police
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Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital
The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.
Female youth arrested after Mount Maunganui mall stabbing
Witness reports seeing a person lying on the supermarket floor bleeding.
Police pack rapist Brad Shipton dies after long battle with dementia
Rape victim of notorious detective hopes other women can bury their trauma with him.
Watch: Dramatic smash and grab as jewellery store targeted in daylight raid
Two people have been arrested and police are looking for two more.
Bay of Plenty housing: Bishop rejects panel's recommendations
The minister's decision opens the door to housing growth in the area.
Seven crashes in three years at 100-year-old bridge
The real worry is that I’m going to ... find someone has died in a crash.'
Revealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ city
But the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.
Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellery raided
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'We need a roof over our heads': Distraught renter has to put down family dog
Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
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Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
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Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
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'Milestone for Pāpāmoa': Interchange project enters final stage
Pāpāmoa East and State Highway 2 connection milestone marked.
How to get your tools back: Police tips after $30k worth retrieved
Police were able to reunite five sets of tools valued at over $30,000 with their owners.
Kiwi beach named among world’s best, despite being closed to walkers
World renown followed after featuring in blockbuster films and countless summer holidays.
Winning Lotto tickets sold in Rotorua and Mount Maunganui
Both divisions were struck in the Bay.
'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
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Fast-track project invitation poses tricky question for Port of Tauranga
Going fast-track route a 'no-brainer' if not for Environment Court entanglement.
No fast tracking but optimism for marina outcome
And jobs will follow, developer says.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
Fears for Welcome Bay traffic
Road users are concerned new road works will make the current situation worse.
Devastating BOP theft: Returned gear a win
"This is a win after a devastating couple of days.”
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
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