Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event
The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".
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TECT Community Trust election 2024 results declared
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Rugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglary
Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
Burned-out cardiologist says health commissioner 'living in La La Land'
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New $300,000 city sculpture to be revealed
A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.
$20K support for BoP kidney patients
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Car drives through Tauranga store front
A car drove through the front window of a Brookfield barber and coffee shop
Surf season starts smoothly, safety stressed
Lifeguards patrol beaches, promoting water safety as surf season begins.
Family grateful for ‘love, help and generosity’ after ‘devastating’ house fire
'We are so grateful to be part of such a compassionate and supportive community.'
'A lottery': Non-profits struggle for money as one forced to close
'We’ve always run on such an oily rag ... now families won’t get our service.'
Baypark Speedway season revs up
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Good Samaritan who found Mike King's e-bike refuses $500 reward
King thanked the community and law enforcement for their help.
Mother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estate
Stepfather argued mother had provided for her children while she was alive.
New supermarket opening to start off $1b town centre project
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Mark Lister: Comparing shares and property
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Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
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Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
Best bangers! Bay snarlers snare top sausage gongs
Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.
Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
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'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
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