Special AIMS Games finish brings tears to eyes
Rachel Loader's family met her at the finish line with tears, cheers and hugs
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From Pacific island to poolside podium at AIMS Games
Tongan swimmers making a splash at AIMS Games.
Trial for historic attempted murder begins
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Tournament's new chairman remembers AIMS then and now
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The Australian singer was spotted near Mount Main Beach.
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Kinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissed
Convicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.
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Extensive flooding closes Coromandel roads
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Fijian rugby sevens team making history at AIMS Games
The Fijian team is the first Pacific Islands team represented in the AIMS Games.
Hydraulic oil spills into Tauranga Harbour
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Exclusive: Next stage revealed for Papamoa Plaza expansion
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No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
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Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
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Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
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Tauranga's fastest selling suburbs revealed
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Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
'I love you, Karin. I'm sorry': Survivors tell of aftermath of suicide
Bay locals talk about what it's like to lose a loved one to suicide.
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Bella Vista saga: Damning internal report released
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Mother turned away eight times due to vaccination shortage
In the Western Bay of Plenty alone.
Warm-up or warm-down? Cool weather for ABs v Tonga amid wet weekend
The wintry blast will be nothing like the heat and humidity of Japan for the World Cup.
Rotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenes
These are some of the first responders' stories, told for the first time this week.
Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
'They're from our country': Language help for bus crash survivors
Rotorua's Chinese community comes together in a time of tragedy.
Bay company breached earthworks resource consent
Bay of Plenty firm admits discharging sediment-contaminated water during earthworks
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecast
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