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ROTORUA DAILY POST

Blood and plasma urgently needed in Rotorua

14 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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More lifesaving blood donors sought in Rotorua

Police investigating after shots fired at a vehicle near Murupara. Photo / File

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Security workers shot at in Kaingaroa Forest

14 Jun, 2019 11:00am
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Police needs the public's help after a vehicle was shot near Murupara.

Andrew Hood, 58, from Matua donating blood at the Tauranga Blood Service in Cameron Rd assisted by Sam Hutton, the service's acting clinical nurse leader . Photo / Andrew Warner

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Red alert: Blood donors needed in Tauranga

13 Jun, 2019 7:08pm
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Long-time donor says it's "just the right thing to do".

Judea retiree Bruce Nicholls, (right) with his wife Terry, pays tribute to Josh Tingey, who was killed in a paragliding crash on Mauao last year, in a new book. Photo / George Novak

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Fund launched in memory of paragliding crash victim

13 Jun, 2019 10:27am
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Book and memorial fund pays tribute to Tauranga man killed in a paragliding crash

Tauranga Master Builders Association president Tony Grey said the latest consents data which showed a slight slowdown was not a sign things were

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Ups and downs in Bay of Plenty building consents

12 Jun, 2019 2:00pm
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Bay of Plenty building consents report shows differing results by area.

Tremains general manager Anton Jones with Angela Fowler and Merv Gardiner. Photo / George Novak

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Tremains expanding in Bay property market

10 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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The real estate firm continues to grow with the purchase of two Katikati businesses.

Armageddon Expo attendees Rebecca Morgan (left), aka Bearded Lady, and Auckland's Kayla Setter dressed as Astrid from How to Train Your Dragon. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Armageddon wonderland arrives with a bang in Tauranga

9 Jun, 2019 2:00pm
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Tauranga Armageddon Expo draws thousands of dedicated followers

Thousands of people packed out the Trustpower ASB Arena today on day one of the Armageddon Expo. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Superhero fans flock to Armageddon Expo

8 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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Dedicated followers poured into Tauranga's Armageddon Expo venue for action-packed event

Police attended a serious injury motorbike crash in Pompallier Lane, Pāpāmoa last night. Photo / File

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Rider of motorbike in Pāpāmoa crash hospitalised

8 Jun, 2019 8:25am
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Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crashing into a fence in Papamoa

Dylan Cameron, a patched Greazy Dogs member, was jailed in the Tauranga District Court today after being found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Jury intimidation results in three years' jail

7 Jun, 2019 6:30pm
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Tauranga gang member jailed after filming jury members and a witness in a drugs trial.

Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker (centre), flanked by ISO chief executive Paul Cameron and Robotics Plus co-founder Steve Saunders, unveils two robotic scaling machines. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Port's world-first logging truck scalers safer

6 Jun, 2019 4:31pm
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Ground-breaking robotics set to transform log processing at ports.

Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi chief executive Paora Stanley wants the Government to pour more money into social services to address the deprivation in our community. Photo / File

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Budget 2019: Give Māori the tools to look after themselves

27 May, 2019 9:16am
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Job creation, and funding for health, education and social services feature prominently.

Tauranga barrister Rita Nabney is calling for more funding for residential treatment facilities for those who come before the courts with serious mental health and addiction issues. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mental health issues' massive impact on criminal justice system

27 May, 2019 7:20am
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Wishlist for the Government's budget spend in the crime and justice sector

Bay of Plenty educator Deborah Wood holding a photo of her younger brother Patrick who she says made a

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving woman shares drink driving heartbreak

27 May, 2019 5:00am
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'Not a day goes by that I don't think about my brother.'

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will roll out some reinstated bus routes over the next six weeks. Photo / File

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Which Tauranga bus routes are back?

25 May, 2019 4:53pm
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Reinstated bus routes in Tauranga set to be rolled out

Cr Catherine Stewart says urgent discussions with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council are needed over management of Tauranga's bus network. Photo / Sandra Conchie

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Council considers taking over city buses

24 May, 2019 10:00am
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Tauranga councillors say the city's bus service could be better managed

Age Concern Tauranga manager Tanya Smith applauds the $7.7m SuperGold card revamp and literacy training for seniors. Photo/File

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$7.7m SuperGold card revamp gets thumbs-up in Tauranga

24 May, 2019 6:56am
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SuperGold Card $7.7m revamp and extra money for digital literacy training for seniors.

Laken Rose (left) and Andrew Allan Williams have been charged with sexual offending against young girls. Photo / File

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Woman equestrian accused of child sex crimes denies fresh charges

23 May, 2019 4:14pm
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Woman accused of sexual offending against young girls denies fresh charges.

Stroke survivor Mike Maynard, 86, is selling his paintings to raise funds for the Stroke Foundation. Photo / George Novak

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'Heartwarming' fundraiser for the Stroke Foundation

23 May, 2019 12:17pm
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Stroke survivor artwork sales go to Stroke Foundation

Adrian Clancy appears via audio-visual link in the High Court at Tauranga. Photo / Sandra Conchie

NEW ZEALAND

Man accused of toddler's murder pleads not guilty

22 May, 2019 4:22pm
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Man accused of toddler's murder appears in court

Man arrested after alleged police pursuit this afternoon. Photo / File

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Driver arrested in Tauranga after allegedly fleeing police

21 May, 2019 5:59pm
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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen vehicle

NEW ZEALAND

Truck driver with moderate injuries flown to hospital

21 May, 2019 7:53am
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Driver involved in a truck crash in the Eastern Bay of Plenty flown to hospital

Cambridge couple Laken Rose and Andrew Williams have been charged with sex offences against young girls. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls

20 May, 2019 7:00pm
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EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.

Charlie Collins, 1, in the protesters' plastic bottle pit. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest

20 May, 2019 12:06pm
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People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.

Te Puke Four Square customer $200,000 richer with Strike Four Lotto ticket win. Photo / File

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Te Puke Lotto player $200k richer

20 May, 2019 6:48am
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Te Puke Lotto player $200K richer after Strike Four win.

Centenarians Brant Robinson, Eric Wilson (centre) and Bill Bristow at the NZ Battle of Crete Association 77th Commemoration Service at Mount Maunganui RSA. Photo/ George Novak

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Three remaining Battle of Crete veterans honoured at Mount service

19 May, 2019 2:20pm
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'It's a special day not only for New Zealanders but for the people of Crete'.

Local families are being encouraged to attend a P forum. Photo / File

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Free Tauranga seminar for families of meth addicts

16 May, 2019 10:00am
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P-awareness seminar aims to shed light on support available for families of addicts.

Pāpāmoa woman Deborah Wood, holding a photo of her brother Patrick, hopes others heed her advice. Photo /Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Sister's heartfelt plea after drink-driving tragedy

14 May, 2019 5:49am
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'It was just a silly last-minute decision which had massive ramifications'

Power outages in Omanawa and Omokoroa. Photo / File

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Power outages at hundreds of properties near Tauranga

12 May, 2019 7:49pm
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Power outages in Ōmokoroa and Ōmanawa

Primary and secondary teachers to take joint strike action after rejecting the Government's offer to settle their collective agreements. Photo/file

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Joint strike action by primary and secondary teachers

12 May, 2019 6:22pm
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Primary and secondary teachers have voted to take joint strike action this month.

Multiple fire crews responding to a huge blaze in Mount Maunganui. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

13 fire crews battled huge blaze at Mount storage sheds

12 May, 2019 5:14pm
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Several fire brigades responded to huge blaze at timber yard in Mount Maunganui.

Police appeal for information about a serious incident in Whakatāne which left a man critically injured. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man critical after serious incident in Whakatāne

12 May, 2019 8:23am
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A man iis in critical condition in Waikato Hospital after a serious incident in Whakatane.

Brent Lincoln, Tauranga City Council's animal services team leader, is urging dog owners to ensure they supervise and control their dogs. Photo/file

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Girl, 9, 'psychologically scarred' by dog

12 May, 2019 6:00am
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Tauranga girl savaged by a dog 'psychologically scarred' as new attack figures unveiled

SuperGrans Western Bay of Plenty free workshop offers advice on how to stretch your dollars to met living costs. Photo / Supplied

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'Living on the Smell of an Oily Rag' workshop for low income earners

11 May, 2019 11:38am
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Free workshop for those having to stretch their dollar to meet living expenses

Oceania triathletes given more chances to qualify for the 2020 Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Taupō. Photo / File

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Fast track for Oceania triathletes to 2020 Ironman World Champs in Taupō.

11 May, 2019 11:31am
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Oceania triathletes' huge boost with more qualifying slots for 2020 Ironman in Taupō

Tauranga gasfitter Patrick Joseph Dykes was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court on May 10. Photo /file

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Gasfitter's installation led to blaze

10 May, 2019 5:14pm
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Tauranga gasfitters incorrect gas fireplace installation led to extensive fire damage

Free Heritage New Zealand workshop shares tips on how to research the history of houses. Photo/File

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Heritage NZ workshop shares research tips

10 May, 2019 7:56am
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Free Heritage New Zealand workshop shares research tips

A 36-year-old man accused of driving a stolen vehicle will face charges in Tauranga District Court today. Photo /file

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Alleged driver of stolen vehicle arrested overnight

10 May, 2019 5:56am
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Alleged offender due in court today.

Eastern Fish & Game officials pleased vast majority of game bird hunters doing the right thing. Photo / File

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Fish & Game pleased most hunters stick to rules

9 May, 2019 2:07pm
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Eastern Fish & Game official reminds hunters to ensure they keep to the rules

Night lifts of barge and machinery marks significant milestone in the Kopeopeo Canal remediation project. Photo / Supplied

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Dramatic night moves in Kopeopeo Canal project

9 May, 2019 12:50pm
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Night moves marked a significant milestone for the Kopeopeo Canal remediation project.

Ambulance staff in Grenada St attending to a child who has fallen from their bike. Photo /file

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Child falls from bike in Pāpāmoa, ambulance staff at scene

9 May, 2019 9:29am
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Child falls from their bike, ambulance staff on the scene

Gleeson & Cox truckie pie fans Mohammed Buksh and Mark Pel hoeing into a meaty pie. Photo /supplied

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Bakers to chase Truckie and Tradie Pie honours

9 May, 2019 8:06am
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Annual Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards entries have opened

'Be Bright' and ensure you have lights on your bike to be seen. Photo/file

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'Be Bright', get lights on your bike to be seen, Travel Safe leader

9 May, 2019 6:29am
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'Be Bright, Be Seen' get lights on your bike

Bayfair shopping centre evacuated due fire alarm. Photo/file

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Bayfair Shopping Centre evacuated due to fire alarm

8 May, 2019 2:30pm
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Bayfair Shopping centre evacuated

Police want to speak to witnesses after a man's body was found at the Hikuwai Beach car park on April 28. Photo / file

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Witnesses sought in unexplained death in Ōpōtiki

8 May, 2019 12:00pm
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Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an unexplained man's death

Police and St John Ambulance responding to single-vehicle crash on Tauranga direct road. Photo /file

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Car crashes into bank on Tauranga Direct Rd, SH36

8 May, 2019 11:13am
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Car crashed into a bank just prior to Mangorewa Gorge, emergency services responding

Police officers seen searching a property in Judea. Photo / George Novak

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Police swoop on Tauranga property

8 May, 2019 9:21am
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Police have been seen searching a property in Tauranga

Police responding to two-vehicle crash on the Cambridge Rd on-ramp. Photo /file

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Crash on Cambridge Rd on-ramp

8 May, 2019 7:03am
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Tauranga fire brigades kept busy overnight

Tauranga couple Jan and Wayne Campbell at the end of their epic 3,300 km mountain bike memorial ride. Photo/supplied

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Tauranga couple's epic bike ride in memory of fallen friend

5 May, 2019 9:00am
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Tauranga couple biked the length of New Zealand in memory of a close friend

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Man faces charges after Bay of Plenty police pursuit

3 May, 2019 4:06pm
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The vehicle was spotted travelling at excessive speed

Michael Wood, the Parliamentary Undersecretary to the Minister of Ethnic Communities, is in Tauranga today. Photo /George Novak

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Tauranga's growing diversity resource for the city to tap into

29 Apr, 2019 2:16pm
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Tauranga has an exciting resource to tap into with growth in cultural diversity.

Police recover driver's ute in the waters near Maungatapu Bridge with the deceased's body inside. Photo/ George Novak

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Fatal Maungatapu Bridge crash, driver's body found inside

29 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Deceased driver of a ute which crashed off Maungatapu Bridge found inside the vehicle.

Road reopens after fatal crash off Maungatapu Bridge. Photo/file

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SH29A reopens after fatal crash in Tauranga

28 Apr, 2019 4:43pm
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SH29A is now open again after it was closed due to a fatal crash on Maungatapu Bridge.

Police and emergency services responding to a car crash on intersection of Courtney Rd and Tebbs Lane. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Power out to almost 500 properties in Parkvale after crash

28 Apr, 2019 9:21am
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Power outage at almost 500 properties in Tauranga after car damages power pole.

Mount Maunganui man Ross Herd, 25, is playing down his efforts in saving the life of a drowning man in Pilot Bay. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mount man did not hesitate when he heard cries for help

24 Apr, 2019 4:52pm
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Rescuer describes how drowning man started 'really panicking' as he got closer.

More holidaymakers and shoppers kept Bay of Plenty retailers and hospitality operators tills ringing this Easter. Photo /file

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Double-digit spending growth in Bay of Plenty region this Easter

24 Apr, 2019 1:51pm
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Bay of Plenty shoppers spent nearly $93m over the Easter week

St John Ambulance staff took a man in his 50s who nearly drowned in Pilot Bay last night. Photo /file

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Drowning man rescued from Pilot Bay

24 Apr, 2019 7:52am
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Near drowning man in his 50s rescued from Pilot Bay waters last night

Tauranga couple Dave Macfarlane and wife Jodie Tipping and their friends are travelling through Sri Lanka. Photo/File

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Tauranga residents in Sri Lanka on tuk-tuk challenge race safe and well

24 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Group of Tauranga residents travelling through Sri Lanka are 'safe and well'.

Haehaetu Barrett, the regional manager of support service provider Lifewise, says it will take time to regain the trust of the evicted tenants. Photo / File

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Bay's social agencies applaud meth eviction move

21 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Housing NZ tenants wrongfully evicted will have their MSD debts wiped.

Few showers and rain may on the way for Tauranga, Rotorua and other parts of the Bay of Plenty. Photo/file

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Showers and heavy rain could be on way this Easter break

19 Apr, 2019 3:32pm
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Wet weather forecast this Easter weekend, keep the brolly handy

University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor and Tauranga resident Roy Kerr is being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. Photo/file

NEW ZEALAND

Award-winning Tauranga mathematician elected Fellow of Royal Society of London

19 Apr, 2019 11:48am
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Award-winning Tauranga mathematician to be made Royal Society Fellow.

Two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 Paengaroa last night ends in the arrest of one driver. Photo /file

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Two crashes in Bay overnight, one person arrested

19 Apr, 2019 11:33am
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Two motor vehicle crashes overnight, ends in arrest of one driver