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Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.
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'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'
Tauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale halted
The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Kāinga Ora completes 13 new homes in Te Puke for fast-tracked families
Darren Toy: 'New homes feel like the best early Christmas present possible' for families.
Katikati's Christmas in the Park to get the festive season under way
A range of local talent is to set to entertain at the Moore Park event.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
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'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last year
Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank
Pāpāmoa edge United Indians in nail-biter; Cadets dominate Te Puke
Pāpāmoa edge the United Indians, bowling them out for 214 after posting 220 all out.
The rumble of the humble tractor
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Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.
Opinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cuts
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Deadly boat capsize shows importance of sandbar crossing safety - Coroner
An experienced boatie died when his boat capsized on Tairua bar in January 2022.
‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedy
With their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.
Five injured in two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki
Three fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene.
Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
Rotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customers
Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.
'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years
'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
Liquor stores caught selling to minors
A tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.
A day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'
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Dad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homes
Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.
Woman allegedly four times over booze limit caught speeding at school pick-up time
The 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.
'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fire
Crews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.
'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct sale
Tauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.
Car engulfed with fire on SH29
A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of Plenty
Residents were forced from their homes due to the fire.
The man who can lift a grand piano
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High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'