White Island tragedy: Mayor urges locals to send off Ovation passengers
A number of passengers from the ship were involved in the eruption.
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'So, so sad': Cruise ship passengers shocked at White Island horror
Cruise ship passengers share their shock at eruption.
Warning after major chemical spill at Mount Maunganui
Multiple fire crews respond to a major flammable liquid spill at a Totara St.
Teenager seriously injured after assault in central Tauranga
Police were still on the scene investigating.
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The club members see the Christmas Appeal as a necessity.
Opinion: Rob Rattenbury - Te reo Māori needs nurturing
Unless you are immersed in the language daily it is hard to maintain any fluency.
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Thunderstorms on the horizon for Bay of Plenty
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Watch: Kiwi mum confronts man who 'tried to get daughter in his car'
Video of mum challenging man has been viewed more than 125,000 times.
Sir Michael 'looking forward' to new role on DHB
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Shifting house triggers existential crises, begging the question: "Why do we have stuff?"
November was hot, hot, hot
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Christmas Appeal: Donations by the dozens keep rolling in for foodbank
"People are just so thoughtful."
Bella Vista subdivision on the market
'We want to do our very best by ratepayers.'
Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.
Beach volleyballers excited by tough competition
And the New Zealand Beach Tour will visit new venues this season.
Tauranga reacts to draft plan to legalise recreational cannabis
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NZTA, Western Bay council agree to fund $8m project
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'Hastalavista': Mayor apologises over council Bella Vista gaffe
Mayor 'deeply embarrassed' over staffer's insensitive action.
No coal to be seen: Bay general practices get in giving spirit
'Supporting the foodbank is very much in the spirit of Christmas'
Boom or bust? How your Western Bay councillors are paid
Some councillors will receive a salary increase of more than $10,000.
Report on wood processors' woes comes same day as Claymark receivership
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'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned
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