Driver taken to hospital after car crashes into house
Police were called around 7.40am.
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Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
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Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed
It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.
'Like Pac-man': Chamber says there is 'simmering discontent' with the Port of Tauranga
The port's chief executive says the comments are surprising.
Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Letters: supermarkets are not charities
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'Record' sales: Tauranga's luxury house market running hot
Luxury market performing in complete contrast to the low-to-mid-range market.
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Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
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'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary
Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.
Tauranga by-election: 12 candidates in the running as minor parties meet
The list includes three of five parties in Parliament, minor parties and independents.
Locals' say wanted on renewed plans for marine research facility
Reserve land at Marine Park could be reclassified to allow the research centre.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
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'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection
Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"
Youth arrested after alleged serious assault
The victim is recovering at home after a significant injury to one of his eyes.
'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks
But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.
'Angry and undervalued': Health workers strike at Tauranga Hospital
They had signs saying, 'We're worth more than the minimum' and 'essential yet overlooked'.
'Obvious concern': Locals weigh up Uber over buses following attacks
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'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
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Serious assault of Bayfair worker near bus stop, youths blamed
The worker has been left with a significant eye injury.
Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga
Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.
SH29 lane to close as drivers ignore lower speed limit for repair work
And some vehicles won't be allowed to use the highway at all.
Ram raids: Why locking up teens 'born in the cracks' won't help - youth workers
'Most of those we work with were born in the cracks. They never had a fair chance.'
Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate
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