Problems at upmarket retirement village, chimneys stripped as delays hamper schist shipment from China
"About 60 or 70 chimneys that need cladding,"
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Waka Kotahi to partially pay for Bay of Plenty road repair
Herepuru Rd has been closed since November 18.
Bay builders' work recognised at national awards
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Biz bites: Xero Small Business Insights' latest data shows growth for Bay of Plenty firms
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Person critically injured in crash in Ōpōtiki crash
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Patient finds black mould in hospital seclusion room
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Te Puke Highway lane closure to start next week
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Letters to the editor: Council, leave roundabout as it is
Our readers have their say.
Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building
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