Top picnic table build sees Menzies win apprentice title
Menzies, aged 20, competed against four other apprentices on April 10.
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Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
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Police release name of person found dead in Lake Rotomā
A body and a car were recovered from Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, last night.
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Jo Raphael: Power through the daylight saving adjustments - it's worth it
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Covid-19 vaccination centre for healthcare workers opens
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Changes to access points at BayFair
Changes will be made to the Bayfair Shopping Centre access.
Boy, 12, injured in serious crash outside school
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More than 20 in Bay diagnosed with melanoma each week
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Completion of Thirty Eight Elizabeth development in sight
Removal of its first tower crane signalled completion of the development is in sight.
A fundraiser like no other: A cow, $2000 and hundreds of people
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The upside of social media
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How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty
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Tect rescue helicopter's 7 Easter missions
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Okere Falls zipline venture gets green light after three-year wait
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Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
'We're doing our job': Abuse of parking officers skyrockets
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Slow lane: Lower speed limits loom for Tauranga commuter routes
"Anyone who believes their lives will somehow be worsened by this ... is dreaming."
Crash on Maungatapu Bridge, motorists asked to steer clear
A crash earlier this evening has forced delays in the area of Maungatapu bridge.
Letters: Enough money has been spent on Pike River recovery
Our readers have their say.
Govt ministers to attend Western Bay meeting to appoint new boss
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2021 BOP Dairy Industry Awards: Who were the winners?
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'Died doing what he loved': Ōhope man speaks about rescue bid
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'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics
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Almost half of Bay lung cancer patients diagnosed in emergency rooms
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