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Opinion: Housing crisis is a disaster so why is there little empathy for its victims?
Opinion: 'It’s absolutely disgusting that our country has such a severe housing problem.'
Arrest after alleged stabbing in Pāpāmoa
A badly injured man who turned up at a medical centre this afternoon is now in hospital.
Person taken to hospital in serious condition after being hit by car
Emergency services attended the scene this afternoon in Welcome Bay.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
A 'future slum': Mount Maunganui locals oppose 8-storey apartment building
'Do we want the Mount to become a Gold Coast? No. We want it to remain like a village.'
'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Hot topics quiz: What was the height of Robert Wadlow, making him the tallest person ever recorded?
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Free bus fares could be axed after Government pulls funding
The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.
Pāpāmoa Hills walk and talk delves into history
The walk starts at 6pm and is part of the month-long Sustainable Backyards programme.
Canoe star named for record-equalling fifth Games
Luuka Jones joins some elite Olympic company.
'A new era of public transport': City to trial on-demand ridesharing buses
The OnDemand vans will not follow set routes.
'Flak' and 'shenanigans': Truckie tells how she fought her way to the top
It was a bumpy road but now she's in the 'best job ever'.
Water company wins award as it awaits supreme court decision
Local iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.
'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 times
Authorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
Bomb squad disposes of items from imported firearms shipment
A Tauranga building was evacuated after a 'potential explosive threat' was discovered.
Te Puke police report: One arrest after ram raid
Commercial area hit by burglaries.
Meet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world
'I get the work done, whatever it takes'
Key BoP-Waikato route to close over five nights
NZTA says a full closure was safer for their crews and road users.
In brief: SH2 roadworks; George turns 102; and Coastguard to the rescue
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New stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed back
Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.
Harbourmaster stops 'calling the bar' service
The Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.
Many local organisations benefit from charity golf with Pāpāmoa Rotary
Sponsors get on board to ensure the community benefits.
Swims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattie
Retired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.
'Dismantle and rebuild': Leaky home on prime Papamoa site for sale
Owner shattered after property goes from dream project to pull-down almost overnight.
Western Bay Cricket: Baaj Sports to keep Don Warner Trophy for winter
Te Puke lose out in one-sided game as Baaj Sport win by 125 runs.
Australia hold on to snare nail-biting victory over Black Caps
Live updates of the second test at Hagley Oval as the Black Caps chase history.
Building evacuated after discovery of 'potential explosive threat'
New Zealand Defence Force bomb staff were called.
Top School contest: Big cheers for children part of winning teams
The day, like the competition, was hot.
Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.