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The front door of the Valley Rd house shows signs of forced entry. Photo/John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

Men with weapons storm Mount Maunganui house

20 Jul, 2018 1:14pm
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Mount Maunganui home invasion case of mistaken identity.

Maungatapu residents opposing the power-pole plans include (from left) Tai Taikato, Antoon Moonen, Craig Malpas, Reaha Cole and Alan Cole. Photo / George Novak

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Power pole proposal will only shift problem, residents say

20 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Residents have dubbed two of the proposed power poles "super poles".

The slip was reported as being near the intersection of SH2 and Fraser Rd. Image/Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Waimana Gorge near Whakatane closed after slip

20 Jul, 2018 6:14am
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A large slip blocked the road late last night

Bill Biehler says mobility cars can share the Matapihi bridge with other users. Photo/John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

Mobility car user pushes for Matapihi Bridge access

19 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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A mobility car user is sticking to his guns over using the Matapihi Rail Bridge

Saraiah Waerea, 25, is due in October. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Givealittle page set up for grieving girlfriend

19 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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Parminder 'Perry' Singh Jabbal was killed in a car crash last week.

NEW ZEALAND

Transpower's massive power-poles opposed

19 Jul, 2018 5:11am
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The largest power poles proposed for Maungatapu will be 35 and 45 metres tall.

Saraiah Waerea, 25, plans to name her baby Parminder Junior after his father, who died in a car accident last week. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Company fundraising for crash victim's family

18 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Colleagues are 'heartbroken' by Parminder Singh Jabbal's death.

Parminder 'Perry' Singh Jabbal, 27, died in a crash in Tauranga last week. Photo supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crash victim's pregnant partner speaks out

17 Jul, 2018 6:27am
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'Perry cried when he heard the baby's heartbeat.'

The $1 million ticket sat in the winner's wallet for five days before she remembered to check it. Photo/supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Lotto winner comes forward: 'Congrats mum, you're a millionaire'

13 Jul, 2018 6:08pm
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'I put the ticket in my wallet and kind of forgot about it'.

A combinaton of a king tide and a storm caused flooding on Turret Rd on January 5. Photo/John Borren

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Western Bay under severe weather watch

13 Jul, 2018 12:49pm
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Heavy rain, severe gales, flooding, big waves and a king tide

NEW ZEALAND

'Life's short; why not?': He's 93 - and still flying

13 Jul, 2018 11:40am
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Ninety-year-old Eileen Pearson is 'always looking for an adventure'.

Parminder Singh Jabbal, 27, died in a crash in Tauranga. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Man killed in crash was about to become a father

13 Jul, 2018 10:06am
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"Everything was going good for him and he was about to become a father."

Transport Minister Phil Twyford was bailed up on Grey St by a passerby wanting action on fixing State Highway 2. Photo/Andrew Warner

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Twyford bailed up in Tauranga CBD over SH2

12 Jul, 2018 10:56am
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'We're going to invest in that road...it will be safe'

Transport and Housing Minister Phil Twyford visits the offices of The People's Project in Grey St. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Twyford visits new homeless housing service

11 Jul, 2018 7:23pm
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The Housing Minister says Tauranga has an "acute homelessness problem".

Lions members Neil Motion and Alan Paterson in Greerton village square. Photo/George Novak

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Town clock proposed for Greerton village square

10 Jul, 2018 1:18pm
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The group have raised $18K but the council says installation might cost another $10K.

Gary Read in court in 2013. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Former drug kingpin denied parole over chocolate

10 Jul, 2018 12:00pm
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Read lost his kitchen job after the allegedly putting chocolate in fellow inmates' meals.

The council will advise the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. File photo

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New consumer council set up in Bay

9 Jul, 2018 5:08pm
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Eleven people have been selected for the consumer council

Striking workers gather outside Inland Revenue's Cameron Rd office before the march. Photo/George Novak

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IRD and MBIE workers strike in Tauranga

9 Jul, 2018 4:31pm
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About 50 Tauranga public servants have joined the nationwide strike.

Tauranga City Council's city centre manager James Woodward and city transformation committee chairman Larry Baldock. Photo/George Novak

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Construction disruption: Growing pains for CBD

7 Jul, 2018 6:03pm
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Tauranga CBD development is ramping up rapidly - as are the construction disruptions.

Brett Nicholls, spokesman for Farmers Corner developer Elizabeth Properties Limited. Photo / Supplied

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Tauranga CBD's $250 million development boost

7 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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The Tauranga CBD skyline will look very different in five years' time.

John Middleton, Philip Brown and Rosemarie Turley are members of the executive committee of the new-look Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association. Photo / George Novak

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Pāpāmoa residents' group rebrands

2 Jul, 2018 11:14am
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'It's about giving people a voice' - Pāpāmoa residents' group changes its name.

French Doors lead singer Emily Ardern. Photo / Supplied

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Western Bay acts clean up at Rockquest

1 Jul, 2018 5:44pm
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Top four Rockquest performers in regional finals were all from the Western Bay region.

Mount Maunganui retirees Bill Biehler (left) and Dennis Schroder say their mobility cars are the vehicle of the future for New Zealand's ageing population. Photo / George Novak

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'Mobility cars' causing a stir in Tauranga

30 Jun, 2018 11:00am
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City transport officials have safety concerns about the "small cars" using footpaths.

Daniel Parkes, 8, had a sneak peak of the Brickman Wonders of the World exhibtion on Friday. Photo/Andrew Warner

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Massive Lego exhibition arrives in Tauranga

30 Jun, 2018 10:37am
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The exhibition will be at Baypark Stadium Lounge until July 22

Tauranga City councillors have signed off its budget for the next decade. Photo / File

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Average rate rise of 5.8pc but some pay 10pc

28 Jun, 2018 7:40pm
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The increase includes $26 per year for each household's kerbside glass collection.

Tauranga Marina manager Greg Prescott says the waiting list for berths is 300 people long - and growing. Photo / George Novak

BUSINESS

$20m marina expansion proposal for Sulphur Point

28 Jun, 2018 6:12am
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The expected waiting time for a berth in the marina is 20 years.

A February 2010 photo of the tree, which the Hutchinsons said was much bigger when it was felled. Photo / Google Streetview

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Mystery of felled tree solved

27 Jun, 2018 6:30am
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The tree was on council land but nearby landowners still should have been notified.

Home owner Chris Hutchinson with what is left of the mature China doll tree. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Couple stumped over mystery tree felling

26 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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'I went to work and it was there. I came home and it was gone. It's outrageous.'

Roly Bagshaw, manager of the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club, and Greg Prescott, manager of the Tauranga Marina Society. Photo / Samantha Motion

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Sulphur Point plan moves forward despite objections

25 Jun, 2018 7:31pm
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The committee's decision could be overturned when it goes to the full council in July.

Emily Mowbray and Muriel Spenceley are among those aiming to raise up to $8 million to save the land and trees behind the fence at 80 Ngatai Rd from development. Photo / John Borren

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Call to raise $8m to save trees from development

24 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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They know it's a big goal but say Tauranga can't afford to lose such valuable green space.

The Maungatapu underpass opens to traffic for the first time. Photo/John Borren

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Maungatapu underpass to be handed over to council after quiet opening

23 Jun, 2018 12:15pm
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'It's a bit like working on your neighbour's house to make yours better'

People take a stroll through the Maungatapu underpass at a community open day last month. Photo/George Novak

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Maungatapu underpass opens today - what you need to know

22 Jun, 2018 6:39am
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People using the Maungatapu roundabout should have a quicker run.

Clarke Gayford and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Norrie Montgomery

NEW ZEALAND

Politicians send best wishes for PM, baby

21 Jun, 2018 6:42pm
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Bay of Plenty politicians wish the family happiness - and a nice Mount Maunganui holiday.

Union representatives and teachers Trish Hunt (New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa) and Tania Rae (Post Primary Teachers' Association) before the meeting. Photo/John Borren

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Teachers meet to discuss possible strike

21 Jun, 2018 8:55am
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The mood of the meeting was supportive of strike action.

A group shot from Saturday's rally to revive the Pilot Bay one way trial. Photo / Supplied

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Cyclist wants Pilot Bay one-way trial revived

20 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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The approach followed a 200-rider rally on Saturday protesting the council's decision.

Stamp collector Brian Ducker with two stamps featuring Mount Maunganui - the left is the new issue, and the right is from 1977. Photo/George Novak

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Mauao and Mount Maunganui on new stamp

19 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
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Mount Maunganui features on the new $2.40 stamp in a recently released NZ Post set.

Councillor Terry Molloy and Brian Berry of Downtown Tauranga. Photo / John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga bans begging and rough sleeping near shops

13 Jun, 2018 9:04am
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The decision went against the advice of council staff, who said the ban was unenforceable.

The group will protest the scrapping of a trial for a one-way traffic flow and bike cruiseway in Pilot Bay.L-R Russell Langton, Dave MacFarlane (back), Nancy Langton, Heidi Hughes. Photo/ John Borren

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Cyclists 'infuriated' Pilot Bay one-way traffic trial canned

12 Jun, 2018 8:30pm
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A Mount resident is happy the 'stupid idea' has been stopped.

The hangars, where people live and work, are between 40 and 50 metres away from the industrial-zoned 101 Aerodrome Rd.

NEW ZEALAND

Report links organic industrial dust to health issues

12 Jun, 2018 4:08pm
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'Why not simply go and buy somewhere else?' says the building owner.

Sidney Salek and Colin Alexander at the protest outside 101 Aerodrome Rd. Photo/George Novak

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Hangar residents and workers protest over industrial dust

12 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Protesters say the dust is making them sick

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Traffic lights coming for two Tauranga 'crunch points'

11 Jun, 2018 9:36am
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The lights at the two roundabouts will be "queue activated".

Environment Minister David Parker. Photo/Mark Mitchell

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Minister told Bay council to consult Hauraki iwi

10 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Minister withdrew the instruction after BOPRC raised "serious concerns"

Funding for projects to reduce congestion on Turret Rd has been brought forward. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga rates rise settled at 5.6 per cent

8 Jun, 2018 8:09am
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Your rates are going up, but by less than initially planned.

The Bella Vista Homes development site at The Lakes. Photo / File

BUSINESS

MBIE reviewing failed Bella Vista development

8 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Ministry is looking a consenting, testing and investigative information.

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'We did not ask for this. All we did was buy a house'

7 Jun, 2018 7:23am
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Owners describe pain and heartache left in wake of the Bella Vista development failure.

Bella Vista homeowners have had their first opportunity to address the full Tauranga City Council about how their home ownership dreams turned into nightmares.Photo/John Borren

BUSINESS

Bella Vista home owners: Our lives have been turned upside down

6 Jun, 2018 11:31am
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Homeowners address elected officials ahead of decision about council response

Top performing Airbnb hosts in holiday hotspot Mount Maunganui are raking in tens of thousands of dollars each year. File photo

BUSINESS

Council looking for cut of Airbnb, Bookabach millions

6 Jun, 2018 6:51am
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Some Airbnb hosts making more than $80,000 a year.

The rates bills arriving in Tauranga mailboxes will look a little different next year. Photo / George Novak

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Four big decisions: elder housing, rubbish and rates

2 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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Four big decisions made this week that will impact every Tauranga resident

Councillor Bill Grainger was confident the free school bus trial would have good uptake. Photo / George Novak

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Councils fund trial of free school buses

31 May, 2018 6:02am
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Public transport committee keen to project under way 'with urgency'.

Bike commuters at Trustpower, Richard McKey, Nelson Walker, Craig Schubauer and Steve Hutchinson, welcomed the council's decision to speed up its investment cycling. Photo / George Novak

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On yer bikes: $100m for cycling vision

31 May, 2018 5:22am
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Some funding is dependent on the Government coming to the table more.

The public gallery was full to overflowing as the council debated the future of the museum proposal. Photo / John Borren

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Tense times as $55.7m museum plan ditched

30 May, 2018 10:00am
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'Another brick in the wall of shame built by too many aborted projects in the past'.

A crowd has turned out to hear the council debate the future of a museum and library.

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Tauranga museum canned, future of library unclear

29 May, 2018 2:07pm
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Dozens of people turned out to hear the council debate its options

Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little at Ngāi Te Rangi's Whareroa Marae in Tauranga in March. Photo / George Novak

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Minister's delay on signing 'no breakthrough'

29 May, 2018 9:00am
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Ngāi Te Rangi appreciative of Andrew Little's move but concerned about another time limit.

Glen Crowther of the Tauranga Sustainable Business Network. Photo / George Novak

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20 groups back $3b public transport plan

29 May, 2018 7:00am
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No 2 on five-point public transport plan is free buses for all children in Tauranga.

Tina Jennen, who was seriously injured in a State Highway 2 crash in 2017, is celebrating progress towards getting the road fixed. Photo / Andrew Warner

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SH2 activists thrilled with revised priority

26 May, 2018 6:00am
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We can't let State Highway 2 languish any longer, says regional transport subcommittee.

Tauranga City Council Transport operations centre manager James Wickham. Photo/George Novak

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Third lane may be possible for Hairini bridge

25 May, 2018 7:36pm
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Report raises hopes of 'quick and easy' Hairini Bridge bottleneck solution

One house has already been removed to make way for a new Arataki Park. Photo / George Novak

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Six houses go to make way for Arataki park

25 May, 2018 8:00am
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The council has three concept design options for the planned park.

Andrew Hollis, from the Fix the Bloody Road group. Photo/file

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SH2 improvements top revised funding priority list

25 May, 2018 3:44am
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Its a big win for the hundreds of people who lobbied for SH2 safety improvements

A previous meeting of Tauranga City Council. Photo/George Novak

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Iwi goal watered down in revised council policy

22 May, 2018 6:25pm
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A goal to have at least one iwi-supported director on each board was watered down

BUSINESS

Businesses fume after carpark idea rejected

22 May, 2018 7:00am
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The council wants to lease the land but businesses want a carpark

A pyjamas and tiaras royal wedding get-together in Papamoa. Photo / Leanne Brown

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Royal wedding spectacle does not disappoint

21 May, 2018 6:35am
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Opinions are divided on The Dress but everyone enjoyed the spectacle.

A car has crashed into the kitchen of a Cambridge Rd house. Photo/Samantha Motion

NEW ZEALAND

Car crashes into house on Cambridge Road, Bethlehem

20 May, 2018 7:47pm
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A car has crashed into a house in Tauranga.