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CBD stadium: Plans escalate for central city multi-use arena
The stadium plans are expected to become "community-led" but haven't yet gone public.
Residents given 'raw end of the deal' in final Pāpāmoa reserve decision
But the compromise has been considered "fair" by others.
'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines
A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.
Man accused of murdering toddler in court again
An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.
Motorists delayed by tree felling in Kaimai Range
One resident said signs had been put up to warn motorists of possible delays.
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Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
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Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.
Sam Uffindell is National's candidate for Tauranga byelection
The National Party has chosen who will stand in the upcoming Tauranga byelection.
Meet the backpackers owner housing homeless families
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Can't afford milk for coffee: Seniors struggle with rising costs
'A few years ago, I used to have money left over for the following week.'
Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.
'Dithering' on tsunami sirens gone on too long - former councillor
Community members say sirens are "critical, potentially lifesaving infrastructure".
Final countdown: Top four National contenders to replace MP Simon Bridges named
The party's candidate will be revealed on Sunday after local National members deliberate.
Rail barrier arms down at Mount Maunganui intersection, traffic backed up
Highway traffic is being diverted onto Truman Lane.
Worker hurt in forklift incident stable after surgery
The injured person was airlifted to hospital
Letters: There's a place for kindness and compassion in our society
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Opinion: Should we have a national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars?
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Free-fare bus trial for students under threat as safety concerns spiral
Safety for our bus users is paramount and all agencies have agreed to take further action.
Māori 'locked up and lonely' at health sites
Seclusion at Bay facilities 'has got to stop - it absolutely has to stop'.
Pastor charged after organising anti-lockdown protest pleads guilty
Leon Samuels pleaded guilty to a single charge of breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
Kiri Gillespie: Near miss - how travelling 5km/h under the limit likely saved my life
Gaining a driver's licence is a privilege . . . it's up to all of us to drive like it.
Seclusion 'potentially harmful' to patients, says Ombudsman
There's no benefit in seclusion of mental health patients, says Peter Boshier.
Letters: It makes sense to continue mask use
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Walkways to close for planned tree removal
The removal will cause the closure of walkways and the overbridge.
'My people are struggling': Māori leaders on mental health and Covid-19
One said the mental health crisis was a 'second pandemic'.
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Security guards 'did nothing' as teens tried to set girl's hair on fire
Council chairman says guards' response was "totally unacceptable".
Victims 'angry' as jailed child sex offender to be released early
Victim says it is 'cruel' offender will be moved to home in proximity to victims.