'Reassured': No plans to remove memorial to slain backpacker
But the option is "not off the table", say Mauao leaders.
But the option is "not off the table", say Mauao leaders.
Waimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.
He later leads police on dramatic Christmas Eve chase through suburban Mount streets.
Almost a year ago, police were called to a disorder and found the 51-year-old dead.
Forty-eight dead eels were located within 50 metres of the illegal works.
Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.
'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
Nurses are lobbying for secure parking after a series of car break-ins.
'We took all the precautions recommended to us.'
St Peter's Anglican Church is the new home for Katikati's latest artwork.
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
The man will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.
A tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.
Captain placed the vessel 'in unnecessary danger or risk'.
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The drivers will help get Tauranga's buses back to regular schedules.
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
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Elderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.
The council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.
Police were called around 10.20am.
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Rain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.
An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.
'We need to enable whānau to make informed decisions'.