'We would have been annihilated': Pensioner's flooded flat to be demolished
Brian Thorne is upset to be losing his home by the sea.
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'Dirty, old mutton': Pet food factory fined $70k for smells
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Sex stabbing trial: Wife describes controlling and violent marriage
Jurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.
'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself
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Time is ripe for more government asset sales
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Sweets and hand-knitted toys amoung generous donations
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Western Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling
'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'
The biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the line
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Flood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolished
Seven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.
The law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PM
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Places of worship targeted by threats; 70+ 'concerning emails' made
Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.
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Māori ward decision greeted with strong emotion
There were hugs and tears of joy in the council chamber.
Sex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'
Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.
‘I don’t want to shoot you': Cop tells of moments before he fired fatal shots
Officer breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest in Rotorua.
'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak
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Black Friday deals: What local shops and big retailers have on offer
Local stores are joining the big retailers offering big pre-Christmas discounts.
Tauranga’s biggest waterfront property up for grabs
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Kart racing under lights coming to Te Puke track
A night meeting was held at Baypark in 2019.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council defers decision on major planning document
Uncertainty on future Government direction means council will miss deadline.
Teen BoP driver wins opening race with Porsche
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Woman guilty of murdering father by arson found dead in her cell
Martin murdered her father Ronald Russell Allison in 2013.
Woman found guilty of murdering father in farmhouse fire
Lynne Martin has been found guilty of murdering her father 10 years ago.
'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10am
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Review of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissioned
The report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.
'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning document
Western Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.
Sirens and Services Day a hit, despite the rain
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