Pāpāmoa hills summit closed following death
The park is expected to reopen at 8pm.
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‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
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Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
'Game changer': Capacity bump puts venue in another league
Same category as big city venues.
SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
Rotorua hot pool mystery echoes 1980 search for man's remains
Police are trying to find out if a man has fallen into a 'near-boiling' geothermal pool.
Port of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaise
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Chiefs: Picking their best ever Super Rugby players
Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past
Zespri starts global search for new CEO but eyes a New Zealand base this time
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'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker
A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.
BoP bucks! Two players win second division in region
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Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home
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Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving
The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.
Life savers prepare for the worst by throwing themselves into a rip
Reliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.
'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold
Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal
Katikati wrestler Suraj Singh wins 57kg title at Oceania Championships
The Commonwealth Games medallist has won the 57kg title at the Oceania Championship.
Te Puke golfer with chance to play at Royal Troon
Sam Pachoud will have to finish in the top two to represent New Zealand.
Company results: Comvita slips into the red, Ebos’ profit grows
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Golden wedding couple prove naysayers wrong
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