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'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
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'Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontline
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Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-King
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
New marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park site
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Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
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Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
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Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Pub faces devastating delays after fire
Good Local had an electrical fire and rebuilding is still not under way.
Traffic builds after car rolls blocking SH29A bridge
NZTA says delays should be expected in both directions.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna Hannah
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
NZTA issues warning to SH2 vandals after hearts, 'offensive' tags appear
The tagging, thought to be linked to recent protests, has been reported to police.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Ronny Okeke death: Police examine Kaimai scene where body was found
A large police presence has been reported in the Kaimai Ranges this afternoon.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
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Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
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Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
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