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Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
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'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Simon Bridges answers leadership question and reveals priorities
Tauranga MP says the election result is 'bittersweet'.
'Look out': Labour's message to Nats after Bridges' narrow win in Tauranga
Tauranga is a known as a safe National seat, but Labour is chipping away at the margin.
Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Why the East Coast is secretly NZ's most interesting election race
OPINION: History may be about to repeat itself.
Rubbish contracts: Fears NZ companies will be 'locked out' for a decade
Chinese-owned company linked to billionaire business magnate wins rubbish contracts.
Samantha Motion: Why we should ditch the boring election hoardings
COMMENT: Back your future. Protect your future. Change your future. Ditch the signs!
'We said no': Advance NZ wanted to join NZ First, Winston Peters says
Peters said the reasons would be 'obvious to any sensible, sane, rational person'.
Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
'What a soft c**k': Mayor's embarrassing texts about councillor
Texts reveal internal turmoil in council during attempted deputy mayor coup.
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.