Hillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP council
The council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.
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'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m
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Harbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal conviction
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Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
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'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed
Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.
From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell
Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.
Tauranga representation review sparks huge response
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'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
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'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelm
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Watch: Duelling HBRC candidates front up
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'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
A student was expelled after telling a teacher to 'f*** off'. Now the school's been told to apologise
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Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
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'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.
Former Tauranga mayor's plea to commissioners: Merge councils to pay for infrastructure
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Local Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate change
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Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
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Proposed jet fuel tank farm the 'last straw'
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Litres of oily sludge spills into Tauranga Harbour
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Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning
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