Simon Bridges shares fitting farewell to father, Heath
The National MP said it was his father who instilled the values of service and community.
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Media Council rules in favour of Bay of Plenty Times
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Jo Raphael: Healthy homes should be a given
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All rest home and aged care residents offered vaccine - DHB
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Letters: Three Waters reforms will not serve Tauranga well
Our readers have their say.
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Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers
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Cyclist injured after hitting parked car
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New ratepayers' group takes aim at 'outrageous' rates rises
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Three waters reform: How Bay of Plenty rates could be impacted
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We've bin waiting: What you need to know as new kerbside collections begin
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Jo Raphael: Bubble risk-takers shouldn't complain
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'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill
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Fatal crushing: Inquest spotlight on faulty safety sensors
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The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill
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Former mayor among new faces on Bay Venues board
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