Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
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Reserve land at Marine Park could be reclassified to allow the research centre.
Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery
The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
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Youth arrested after alleged serious assault
The victim is recovering at home after a significant injury to one of his eyes.
'Angry and undervalued': Health workers strike at Tauranga Hospital
They had signs saying, 'We're worth more than the minimum' and 'essential yet overlooked'.
Tauranga homicide: Family says gang members created 'absolute mayhem' after bursting into home
Mitchell Te Kani, 51, has been described by an uncle as a family-orientated man.
'We need to go up': Plan could allow six-storey buildings near town centres
A new plan will determine how high buildings near Tauranga's local centres can be.
'Obvious concern': Locals weigh up Uber over buses following attacks
Anyone with information is asking to contact police and quote file number 220514/2327.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
Opinion: Why schools should cash in on foreign students
Education minister heading to US and South America to drum up student business.
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Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga
Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.
SH29 lane to close as drivers ignore lower speed limit for repair work
And some vehicles won't be allowed to use the highway at all.
Ram raids: Why locking up teens 'born in the cracks' won't help - youth workers
'Most of those we work with were born in the cracks. They never had a fair chance.'
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A green room for a green initiative
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Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate
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Michele Hunter: We need to make it inconvenient to commit crime
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Call for bus ban for kids causing trouble at Tauranga stops
The Act Party's media stand-up in downtown Tauranga.
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Solo dad on benefit says he'll be no better off working for minimum wage
'I can understand why there is a reluctance to move away from the safety net benefits.'
Have your say on future of Tauranga's new suburb
Information display open at Tauranga Crossing from May 20-29.
Tauranga byelection: Candidates upset, insulted by Te Pāti Māori claims
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Ōmokoroa trails to become more accessible
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'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks
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