National chess congress held in Tauranga for first time
The New Zealand Chess Congress is being held in Tauranga for the first time in 127 years.
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Chiefs changes ahead of 2020 Super Rugby campaign
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Tauranga woman tragically drowns at Taranaki beach
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Bay councils given tick of approval in Welcoming Communities programme
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SpaceX satellite train lights up Bay of Plenty night sky
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One person dead after car leaves road in Bay of Plenty
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House fire in Welcome Bay
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Owen Dippie 'disappointed' after Goldie mural painted over
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Cricket ban for racist abuse 'sends strong message'
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Golden harvest: Kiwifruit prices hit 'all-time high'
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Tauranga athletes say goodbye to Colgate Games
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Carmen Hall: Government needs to address housing affordability
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