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Smokefree Rockquest regional band comp winners announced
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Murder retrial: Man accused of killing 14-week-old baby
Retrial of the alleged murderer of a 14-month-old baby under way in Hamilton.
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More than 370 swimmers descended on Baywave.
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Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
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Regional council calls for nominations
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking members for vacant positions.
Zizi Sparks: Government sending mixed messages about Covid-19
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Taste Tauranga's mouthwatering line-up
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Tauranga part of cycling tour to raise HIV awareness
India's Somen Debnath is in Tauranga as he travels the world to raise HIV awareness.
Motorcyclist seriously injured near Rotoma overnight
One person was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital.
'We can't stop': Te Puke train driver pleads for people to heed warning
"Once you commit to run that crossing, you are playing roulette and we can't stop."
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How Tauranga export companies have sparked multimillion-dollar expansion
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Why residents could be to blame for the wait for bus shelters
The city needs bus shelters but not everyone wants them.
'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey
"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.
'Shot in the arm': $45m for Cameron Rd upgrade to create 200 jobs
Changes will focus on 3km stretch of city's main road.
'Bigger and better': What world cup postponement means for Bay Oval
'Everyone's very eager to see a very full International Cricket cricket season.'
Comment: Face mask suggestion should be taken seriously
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'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent
In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.
From outrageous Cheryl to 'bonkers' film - Robyn Malcolm's acting journey
Roles have become less prevalent for Malcolm, 55, but she'll still refuse a bad script.
Dawn Picken: Why we should support voluntary euthanasia
Knowing we could exit on our terms would be like a hidden escape hatch.
'Eye of the storm': Jobseeker numbers jump to five-year high
But recruitment agencies say there are still opportunities in some sectors.
No 'cock-fighting': Council 'acting like babies' despite $36k lakeside leadership course
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
71 years: Couple reveal the secret to a long and happy marriage
John and Joyce Barnard were joined by friends to celebrate 71 years of marriage.
Traffic slows after single-vehicle crash in Mount Maunganui
The crash happened on State Highway 29A.
Driver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family again
Gillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.
Police appeal for witnesses after man held woman at knife point
The victim managed to fight off the offender and the offender fled on foot.