National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
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More than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.
Port of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit lift
The port has run out of capacity - but legal action has blocked growth again.
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The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.
Owners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashed
The volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.
‘High operating costs’: Toi Ohomai to close campus, move courses
Affected courses include wood manufacturing, saw doctoring, and forest management.
‘Creating capacity’: New private surgical facility anchors $80m development
Pioneering surgeon-led facility will create 100 jobs and is part of a $80m development.
‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m away
A man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.
‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’
Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.
Cash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5m
The ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.
Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.
Sewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairman
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Homicide probe: Man found dead on doorstep
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance
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Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told
Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage
The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of Plenty
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit
Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.
‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re staying
It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.
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Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister
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‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs
Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.
Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs
The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.
How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.
New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’
Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.
Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
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‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club
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Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
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Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm
It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.
‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White Island
Elevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationals
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SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nights
One of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.