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Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
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Rather the accused was 'labouring under drug-induced intoxication', he said.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Rob Rattenbury: Spending retirement visiting health providers as the body wears out
OPINION: Visiting health providers becomes more prominent as the body slowly wears out.
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Tauranga's Alice Mason wins ASB Auckland Marathon title
Tauranga's Alice Mason dominated the field in the ASB Auckland Marathon women's race.
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OneRoof report showed in the year to March 25, all suburbs showed positive growth.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers record fourth win in Battle of the Bays
The Steamers took control of the match late in the game.
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'The biggest burden': Some Bay of Plenty language schools on brink
Some face closures but others believe Bay could cash in as a 'safe haven'.
Pedestrian dead and another critical after SH1 Tokoroa crash
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With Labour able to govern alone, it's a matter of time before policies are rolled out.
Local Focus: Books-a-plenty at the Tauranga Moana Book Festival
Words. Lots of words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
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'An eyesore': Demolition recommended for abandoned CBD carpark as costs rise
Five months after abandoning the build, the council has not decided what to do with it.
Banned for being Māori: Surviving student reflects on being removed 81 years ago
Tears were shed as the 'horrified' current principal apologised for historic wrongdoing.
Rebuild of tourism sector 'critically important'
It takes 480 domestic overnight trips to spend the same as 40 international visitors.
Referendum results: 'Sad day' for hospice chief, but principal relieved at cannabis result
The final results for the referendums will be released next Friday.
'I was very delusional': Murder-accused tells court of time in mental health facility
The murder-accused claimed he was having hallucinations, and felt insane.
'Wrongdoings' set right as school to apologise for banning Māori in 1930s
Two kuia affected by the decision will be there to hear the apology.
Letters to the editor: Nuclear-free policy foolish
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Heavyweight showdown in Bay Cup
Two sides with multiple titles go head-to-head this weekend.
Maketū murder accused: 'It's my worst nightmare'
Izett said it was more than just voices, he was having "a full mental breakdown".
'Retaining walls up first': New subdivision set for former Bella Vista site
A conditional agreement for the sale of the land had been reached.
Bryan Gould: Government must tackle issue of importing fishermen from virus hotspots
OPINION: Ministers and officials need to show clarity and decisiveness.
Mayor in tears: Inside the emotional - and surprising - Panepane Point vote
"... for the land is right back where it belongs, with its people."
Former Bella Vista subdivision goes under conditional sale agreement
There were plans for a number of homes to be built on The Lakes site.
Murder accused claimed 'they killed her', jury told
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Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
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Every post a winner! Sevens stars' special delivery for kura
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