Woman assaulted, killed, house set on fire: Police chase new leads
Tirau woman Roma Joseph was seriously assaulted and died four years ago.
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Six-monthly reports to the council are "basic" and accountability "weak".
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Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo
Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.
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'Nervous' Bay council boss plans to make vax mandatory for key staff
'It's only a matter of time. It's on all of us to be prepared as best we can.'
Local Focus: Tauranga teen's film crowned best
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'Not sustainable': Data shows huge hit to Bay accommodation sector
Occupancy rates for short-term accommodation are at their lowest since June last year.
Opposition to Links Ave cul-de-sac trial rises ahead of Monday start
The council says it is prioritising the safety of the school children over motorists.
Homicide investigation launched after death of Te Puna 5yo
Police are calling on anyone with information that may help.
Protest motorcade makes its way down TEL
Protesters hold up traffic in Tauranga's Eastern Link.
Protest group set to gridlock Tauranga
Tauranga is set to be gridlocked by a protest group.
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The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its six-week annual Christmas Appeal.
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Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy
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Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
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Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers
Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.
Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated
The DHB says it is confident it will be able to manage any impacts on patient care.
Zizi Sparks: Kiwis should be doing everything to reduce the risk of Covid-19
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The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.
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Multi-million dollar Omanawa Falls 'safe access' plans revealed
Proposed plans for making public access to Omanawa Falls safe have been revealed.
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Lifting Bay jab rate could prevent 100 Covid deaths in 2022
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