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House destroyed by fire in Ōpōtiki
The house was 'well involved' when fire crews arrived.
'So many near-misses': 120 fines in 42 hours on 'chaotic' rat-run as safety fears rise
Businesses say some drivers are using the wrong side of the road or mounting footpaths.
City's potential $2.8b future: Extra 30,000 homes, 11,000 jobs, six-lane highway
But some of those living in the heart of the proposed changes say don’t go far enough.
Celebrating a 'rare' and 'highly respected' health leader
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'Gang-related' brawl: Two more men face rioting and wounding charges in court
Police opposed bail for the pair.
Sports fields closed after heavy rain
Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.
Who will win the Rugby World Cup? Young fans give their predictions
The youngsters had their say as they watched the All Blacks training in Mount Maunganui.
Letters to the editor: Can the stadium and rebuild Memorial Park facility
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Tauranga mini golf’s fight for survival
It is hoped the course will draw enough support to keep operating at a new site.
Opinion: Deliberately misnaming, misgendering people is cruel and inhumane
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'Huge emotional toll': Vet reveals 'onslaught' of death threats, hate mail and harassment
She says some people suggested 'the vet should die, not the dog'.
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
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'Gang-related' brawl: Police presence as five appear in court
Charges include rioting and wounding with intent.
'So much colder than I thought it would be': Women jump in winter solstice dip
'It’s just inspiring women to be proud of who they are.'
75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Art gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopment
A new cafe and park view are on the cards.
Mongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice
The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.
Gang brawl: Heavy police presence as gang members appear in court
Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.
Gangs: Vehicles impounded following tangi and anti social driving in Bay of Plenty
Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.
159 years: One of NZ's bloodiest battles remembered on ground where it was fought
'Today we remember the tragic events of that battle. The courage, bravery and sacrifice'
What Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific final
The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.
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Eight arrested after Mongols, Greazy Dogs gang members brawl in street
Multiple people were injured, police say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Why Muldoon had the right idea when it came to gangs
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'It was awful': Councillor ends up in hospital after trying to help flood-hit residents
The councillor saw his leg go one way while he knee went another.
Armed police: One person seriously injured after disorder in Mount Maunganui
One person has been taken to hospital.
'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI
Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.
Lives 'at risk': Red-light cameras being looked at for city
Red-light cameras are also expected to significantly help ease traffic congestion.
'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealed
Serious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.
Watch: Thieves bumble their way through vape store ram raid
Dramatic footage shows three masked thieves ramming their way into BoP store.
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