81-year-old tells the story behind his major cannabis-growing operation
'I'm old and frail and I just wanted to have a bit of better quality of life.'
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Tauranga drug importer jailed for more than four years.
$23m for Bay of Plenty flood protection
More than 130 jobs will come from the investment over the next year.
Section of State Highway 29 closed after crash in Tauriko
The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 29 and 36 about 3.17pm.
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When finished, it will be the "largest consented green field industrial zone".
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Jo Raphael: Political nastiness is distracting us from real issues
COMMENT: Politicians need to shrug off the scandals and get down to real business.
Miles Art Awards - People's Choice up for public vote
The deadline looms for voting in the Miles Arts Awards' People Choice category.
'We are up against the clock here': Rates struck but wait continues for Govt funding
Tauranga City Council applied for more than $1 billion in Govt infrastructure funding.
Snapped! More than $2.5m in speeding fines issued to Tauranga drivers
Have you been snapped speeding behind the wheel?
Rates: 37 per cent of Tauranga properties have rates reduced
Are you one of the properties?
Good Vibes Mount Maunganui: All you need to know
The sixth of the nine stops will be at the Mount Maunganui Soper Reserve.
Slowing down: Plans to reduce speed limits on 35 roads
The review will now go out to public consultation.
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Guilty plea: Rotoma crash injured eight, left one a paraplegic
The December 17 crash injured eight primary school staff.
Jo Raphael: Local operators putting on a brave face
COMMENT: Local tourism operators are putting on a brave face
'Incomprehensible': Suspected asbestos dumped in river
'I just didn't honestly believe such people could exist': Deputy mayor Andrew Iles.
Damaged equipment cause for power outage
The power is still out for 71 properties.
Welcome Bay power cut: Reports of power pole on fire
A power cut is affecting approximately 1500 properties in the area.
Man who fatally shot senior mobster gets sentence reduced
A man who shot and killed a Tauranga gang enforcer has had his jail sentence reduced.
'Extremely disturbing': Billboard vandalism becomes personal for MP
Damage included blacking out her eyes and drawing Nazi symbols.
'Slowly rebuilding': Todd Muller breaks silence after shock resignation
Two weeks after quitting, former National Party leader Todd Muller says he is doing well.
Diesel in the Tauranga Bridge Marina being investigated
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council was called to the slick yesterday.
Jobs and $3m announced for Bay of Plenty apprenticeships
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Tauranga widow's big birthday tribute to late husband
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$700k funding 'won't make a difference' - tourism operator
Across the Bay of Plenty, $2.4 million of funding has been approved.
Lucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet Neowise
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