Tragic discovery: Two dead after car plunges into lake
Police divers went into Lake Rotoma today searching for people in a car that crashed.
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Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Letters to the editor: Pilot Bay plan an ill-thought-out project
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National's Muller meets with Rotorua business leaders
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Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
The addition of Omokoroa may impact voting results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Samantha Motion: Why renting is harder for some
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First Sport Recovery Package funding a boost for the Bay
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Heavy industry players respond to marae's demand
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Hordes of Kiwi holidaymakers a 'real surprise' for campgrounds
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Letters to the editor: Parking meters are the answer
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Bella Vista trial: Evacuation may not have had to happen, court told
"... it may have been a different situation."
School Sport: Mt Maunganui students excel
Mount Maunganui College students are proving themselves in a number of sports.
Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matt Cowley: Western Bay's future is exciting if we plan well
COMMENT: As region continues to grow at a rapid pace, we cannot afford to do nothing.
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"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."
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'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'
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'DHBs have worked together to determine where funding would make the biggest difference.'
Olympic gold medallist spurs on scholarship recipients
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"It will give more life and energy to the downtown area."
Engineer recommendations for Bella Vista ignored, court told
"I was unsurprised the council had issued a stop-work [notice]."
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Bay buses are running for free, who knew?
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Merivale Community Centre victim of burglary
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'Do not stealthily impose the changes as proposed.'
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
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