Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.
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Tauranga is to host the NZ Festival of Squash - and some of the world's best players.
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The Bay of Plenty couple took out the title and the $100k prize in last night's finale.
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New 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfront
The seawall is part of the $84m plan to rejuvenate Tauranga’s waterfront.
‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'
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'A gift': Stan Walker releases new song for American movie
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Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.
Falcon attack on woman prompts popular track closure
The attack left a woman with serious scalp injuries.
Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now tempered
He hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Watch: 'We love it': Roadworker performs wero for waiting traffic
The clip was taken on a rural Bay of Plenty road.
Paid parking and bus lane plans on hold after community concerns - council
Tauranga initiatives have been delayed after feedback from the community.
Phone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agony
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Gruelling five weeks: Man's long wait for triple-bypass surgery in Waikato Hospital
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Why being poor costs more - foodbanks need our support
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Mobility scooter crash: Dedicated gardener bought plants the day he died
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'Dirty, old mutton': Pet food factory fined $70k for smells
Residents complained of 'putrid, acrid roasting smell' like 'rotten, stinking, dead meat'.
Sex stabbing trial: Wife describes controlling and violent marriage
Jurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.
'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself
'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'
Time is ripe for more government asset sales
OPINION: Many of us have an irrational fear of asset sales.
Sweets and hand-knitted toys amoung generous donations
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Sex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'
Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.
'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak
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