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Eagle helicopter, armed police called after alleged firearms, disorder incident
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Person arrested after fleeing crime scene with victims they assaulted
The offender assaulted multiple people and threatening them with a gun
Weather: About 380 lightning strikes in 48 hours
Nationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.
'People are hurting': Rates rise revealed - and not all councillors agree with it
However, the mayor says it is a "prudent decision".
'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz
Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
'We are going backwards': City chief issues warning as rates increased
It's "going to be a very difficult year for everyone".
Kiri Gillespie: Ram raids cowardly and lazy crimes
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Pirates looking to clinch final playoff spot
Just one playoff spot is still to be decided in next weekend's final round.
Regions will be 'under-resourced': Staff 'blindsided' by proposed job cuts
'The impact on students could be quite severe' - employee.
Kai Co-op plan to address poverty and 'cut out the middle man'
'It is about addressing the duopoly that the supermarkets have.'
Flooding and slips throughout Bay of Plenty, 'more rain on the way'
Flooding was reported in Maketu, Paengaroa and Pikowai.
Revealed: The suburbs where everyone selling their home made a profit
First-quarter data also shows some sellers made hundreds of thousands.
Western Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increase
It comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".
Business Digest: How Ngāti Whakaue is supporting its entrepreneurs
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Chamber boss: Businesses say no to more tolling
Opinion: People want their existing transport user fees and taxes spent more wisely.
National pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi procession
Labour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.
Lightning strike leaves hundreds without power in Bay of Plenty
The estimated restoration time for power returning is 4.45pm.
Weather: Heavy rain watch in place as forecast predicts wet week ahead
Tauranga Airport recorded 83mm of rain in 48 hours.
Opinion: Why evicting unruly state tenants is not the answer
OPINION: Kicking unruly tenants out is going to have its own implications for society.
Storage wars: Inside the growing business of shipping containers
Spoiler: Lots of them are being used for anything but shipping.
Convicted architectural designer gets building licence back - and faces fresh complaint
His history of fines, suspensions and cancellations is not listed on the public register.
'Home will be so empty': Partner's tribute to league player who died after on-field injury
Officials are investigating the 'tragic incident'.
Opinion: Quiet quitters should just quit
Opinion: You are more likely to be promoted if you have a can-do, will-do attitude.
Tauranga Police appeal for help to find man who fled crash and may have jumped into estuary
The man has not been found and police are appealing for help.
Mark Lister: House prices have bottomed, but where might they go from here?
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