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The couple spent all night sitting upright in hard airport chairs with nowhere to sleep.
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Top rugby player swaps boots for whistle
And she is on the verge of becoming a top referee.
Car crashes into water in Tauranga
A tow truck was called to retrieve the vehicle.
Student loan pain: Tauranga debt hits half a billion
'I saw it as an investment in my future, but my parents have to help with living costs.'
'He nearly killed us': Mum of children held hostage by father speaks
She said she suffered nine years of abuse at his hands.
Labour MP announces breast cancer diagnosis
Jan Tinetti was elected as a list MP in the 2017 general election.
Will Johnston: Men need women
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England cricketer praised for calling out racism at Bay Oval
Tauranga's mayor has called the Bay Oval incident 'completely unacceptable'.
Fatal police shooting: Ministry was supporting family
'We'll do what we can to help our staff and children get through it.'
Kelvin Joseph: 'I came out of retirement for this opportunity'
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Four Head Hunters sentenced in Tauranga kidnapping case
Two of the four Headhunter gang members found guilty of kidnapping have been jailed.
New Zealand Sevens: Will Warbrick debut?
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'Very dangerous season ahead': Large fires prompts warning
The hot weather has its downfalls!
Counsellor: Hostage ordeal trauma will have lasting impact
"The survival part of the brain gets extremely heightened through traumatic events."
Hostage siege: Single bullet ended kids' 15-hour terror
Neighbours report hearing rapid gunfire, but police say they are mistaken.
Fire at wood waste yard under investigation
A plume of smoke can be seen near the Baypark stadium.
Investigation likely after man fatally shot in Tauranga
An investigator was at the scene today.
Hostage tragedy: Man shot by police 'trying to turn his life around'
Neighbours describe the 'terrifying' events that unfolded on Oriana Cres.
Volcanic unrest at White Island, eruption more likely than usual
White Island may be entering a period where eruptive activity is more likely than normal.
2019 SX2 title win was 'too easy'
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Bay of Plenty schools ditch the straw
Bay of Plenty schools have the opportunity to move to a more sustainable packaging.
Local Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictions
Council asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictions
Council asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?
Rotorua Boys' High School first XV player Stuart Leach has been placed among the stars.
'Bring it on': Zahnee climbs Mauao after major surgery
Zahnee climbed Mauao for the first time since major surgery on Sunday.
Fatal shooting: Girls out of hospital, hostage-taker a 'recluse'
A man was shot dead by police yesterday after holding children hostage with a machete.
Two children stable after fatal SH2 crash, witnesses sought
Police are now seeking the public's help for information following the crash.
Families pack Pāpāmoa Plaza for Santa parade
Santa skipped his traditional sleigh for something a bit sportier.
Bay players line up against Papua New Guinea
Three Bay of Plenty women will start from the bench.
Opinion: Armed tactical police needed on the ground
No New Zealand cop wants to shoot anyone.