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Preferred options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse are released, with no racecourse.
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Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.
Police callout response times soar
The average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.
Exotic plant smuggler: Man fined $5K after trying to import overseas plants
Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.
'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revamp
Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.
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Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
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Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Missing Tauranga doctor search may be formally halted
Police look to suspend the search and rescue arm of inquiry into missing Tauranga doctor.
Opinion | Gib board shortage: Taking advantage of home builders is despicable
OPINION: Stockpiling, price inflation is a ruthless way to make a quick buck.
Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'
Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.
Local Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books moved
Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
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'More stability': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends
Mandates that left one gym owner with a 'sense of nervousness' will be lifted.
'Horrified': Owner in shock after kitten shot
Owner says pet's bone was 'completely shattered' by the bullet.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
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Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
'In our DNA': How NZ company grew its value from $31m to $330m
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Revealed: The Kiwi product included in this year's Oscars goodie bag
Goodies included arm liposuction, a plot of land in Scotland, and gold-infused olive oil.
Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change
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'We'll never give up': Inside the search for missing doctor
Volunteers have searched by land, sea and air. So what is next?
Exclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apology
Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law
Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?
'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deaths
Researchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k
The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Building company 'shocked and devastated' by worker's death on site
Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kaka Place on Wednesday afternoon.
'A dog's breakfast': Pāpāmoa residents, commissioners clash
Commissioners meet with concerned residents, face 'considerable objection'
Eventual 'slums' or much needed homes? Govt buys two plots for 80 homes
More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?
'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended
With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.
'Low-lives': Burglars slammed after 'devastating' hospice shop raid
Loss of potential revenue could mean less money for palliative patient care and nurses.