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'I trusted them with my possessions ... I deserve to know what happened to them.'
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Neighbours of 'billion-dollar' hospital build fear being 'left in darkness'
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Trespass warning after Mauao signage vandalised
The council says the signs have been wilfully damaged.
Investigation into National MP Sam Uffindell delayed
The investigator had reportedly requested more time to complete the investigation.
Klepto-cat with shoe fetish collects treasures
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Tauranga man imprisoned for six years after raping child
The man's offending was discovered after the girl told her mother.
Port of Tauranga delivers steady result in another tough year
New Zealand's largest port expects pandemic hangover disruption to continue.
'He will be looked after': Ex mayor asked to return Kiwi soldier's body from Ukraine
Tenby Powell says the death is very sad for everyone.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
'We want everyone to have a say': Meet the people working to fix Links Ave
Reducing rat running isn't as easy as it seems, but a panel is hard at work on a solution.
'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates
"It looks as if, for a measles outbreak, it's a matter of not if but when" - expert
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.
'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior
"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."
Mt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7k
The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
'I froze': Woman's scary experience while working alone from home
The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution
The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.
Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta
Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.
Charities struggle as donations dwindle: Some shortfalls more than $1m
The cost of living crisis has hit charities which are struggling with shortfalls.
'A bruising three years': Teacher guilty of serious misconduct speaks out
Greg Robinson was censured after removing an earphone from a student's ear.
'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'
One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.
Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga
Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.
Parliament wants to know if you would choo-choo-choose to travel by train
Parliament wants to know if New Zealanders want more passenger trains.
'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.
The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.