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Aneela Wati, 64, was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court today for immigration fraud. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Home detention for immigration fraud

25 May, 2018 9:00am
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Tauranga woman sentenced to home detention and community work for immigration fraud.

Retired Captain Bill Kirk, who was in charge of the last National Airways Corporation (NAC) flight in 1978, was among the ex-staff at the 40th reunion celebrations at Classic Flyers. Photo/File

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Former NAC staff come together for special anniversary

24 May, 2018 7:30pm
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40th reunion of the last (NAC flight was held at Classic Flyers yesterday.

Police at scene of collision between a pedestrian and a car on Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui. Photo/Andrew Warner

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Pedestrian seriously injured in Mount Maunganui collision

24 May, 2018 6:28pm
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A pedestrian is seriously injured after collision with a car at Mount Maunganui.

SwipedOn founder Hadleigh Ford shows off the company's innovative visitor management app. Photo / John Borren

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Software firm's further expansion into US

24 May, 2018 2:32pm
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Tauranga software firm rapid success continues with launch of office in America.

Katikati College student Caleb MacMillan, 15 (left), Natashia Lucas (Founder of Fairshare) and GrowPlenty workshop facilitator Peter Salmon explore imaginary futures using different scenarios. Photo / File

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Imagining challenges of future at TechWeek

23 May, 2018 11:42am
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What would happen if the world was run entirely by the government? Or by businesses?

Motorists were feeling the pain at the fuel pump after a marked jump in prices yesterday. Photo/File

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Pain at the petrol pump as prices soar

23 May, 2018 7:45am
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Rising petrol prices will hurt some customers in the pocket.

Emergency service at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Karangahape Gorge on State Highway 2 tonight. Photo/File.

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Two people hurt in Karangahake Gorge crash

21 May, 2018 8:15pm
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Two people injured in two-vehicle crash in Karangahake Gorge

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board's failed in the care it provided to a patient known only as Mr A, who is dying in palliative care. Photo / GettyImages

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Health board admits it failed dying man

21 May, 2018 7:39pm
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Health and Disability Commissioner finds patient let down by DHB in level of care.

Tauranga Bridge Club secretary Norm Silcock says playing bridge is a great way to keep mentally sharp and make new friends. Photo /John Borren

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Bridge Club members keep mentally sharp

21 May, 2018 10:40am
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The Tauranga Bridge Club is holding its cards close to its chest.

A MetService radar image shows localised spots of very intense rainfall and lightning strikes in the Tauranga area on Wednesday. Photo / MetService

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Some still without internet after lightning

20 May, 2018 9:00am
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Lightning strikes in Tauranga damaged major cable cutting broadband and landline services.

The Toi Ohomai - Te Ara o Mauao building won a silver award in the 2018 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. Photo / Supplied

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Four Tauranga building projects win silver awards

19 May, 2018 1:33pm
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Toi Ohomai - Te Ara o Mauao facility and The Lakes Village project among the winners.

A middle-aged man was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition after a crash near Te Puke Golf Course tonight. Photo/File

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Man in serious condition in hospital after SH2 crash in Te Puke

18 May, 2018 10:27pm
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A man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash near Te Puke Golf Course tonight

Bay of Plenty Rugby CEO Mike Rogers and Jim Allan from Kitchens R Us and staff joined forces to celebrate Pink Shirt Day. Photo/John Borren.

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Pink Shirt Day highlights anti-bullying message

18 May, 2018 5:02pm
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Pink Shirt Day help raises awareness of bullying.

Sensible Sentencing Trust Tauranga spokesman Ken Evans. Photo/file

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More money for Bay of Plenty policing 'great news'

18 May, 2018 4:50pm
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Bay of Plenty police and sentencing advocates welcome extra funding from Budget.

G & J Vercoe Contracting Limited pleaded guilty to two charges relating to carrying out unconsented earthworks in the Environment Court at Tauranga on Tuesday. Photo/File

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Unlawful earthworks led to contaminated stormwater discharge

16 May, 2018 3:30pm
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Bay company admits unlawful earthworks which led to contaminated stormwater discharges.

A toxic gas cloud of fluoride and sulphur dioxide fumes discharged from Ballance Agri-Nutrients' fertiliser manufacturing plant in May last year. Photo / John Borren

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Kiwi firm faces big fine for toxic gas cloud

15 May, 2018 5:00am
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients blames poor communication between controllers for fumes release.

Tauranga Rotary Club president Sheena Spittles says anyone who wants to make a difference in their community can become a Rotarian. Photo/George Novak

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Tauranga Rotary Club making a difference

14 May, 2018 5:37pm
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Club of the Week - Rotary Club of Tauranga

Archbishop Philip Richardson and other members of the General Synod stand with him in silence as he makes an apology to two Tauranga Moana hapu on behalf of the Anglican Church. Photo/Supplied

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Anglican Church apologises for land sale to Crown

14 May, 2018 8:49am
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Anglican Church of Aotearoa has apologised to two Tauranga Moana hapū for its actions.

Tauranga fire investigator Jon Rewi says the fire in the rear of this premises was suspicious. Photo/George Novak

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'Suspicious' fire in central Tauranga

13 May, 2018 3:40pm
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Fire and police are investigating the 'suspicious' blaze

Three Tauranga punters have scooped big prizes in Saturday night's Mother's Day Lotto draw. Photo / File

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Three Tauranga Lotto punters win with Mother's Day draw

13 May, 2018 11:18am
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Three Tauranga Lotto punters have an extra reason to celebrate Mother's Day with big wins.

Maketu's new Fire Chief Shane Gourlay says it is sheer luck four people were not killed after the latest collision with a freight train in his patch. Photo / File

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Crash victims 'lucky to be alive'

12 May, 2018 9:00am
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Train incidents spark safety concerns.

Police want to speak to anyone who recognises this vehicle. Photo/Supplied

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Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak

10 May, 2018 9:43am
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David Kuka's grieving family speaks out

Tipiwai Stainton, 27, died while working in the Correnso underground mine in Waihi in July 2016. Photo/supplied

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Mine death: Company fined after worker falls

10 May, 2018 6:47am
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The judge praised the way the company handled the aftermath of the death.

Police undertake a forensic search of the scene where a David Rawiri Kuka died of head injuries. Photo/File

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Murder victim last seen playing guitar in his room

9 May, 2018 11:32am
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Police reveal details of murder victim David Kuka's last moments.

On April 17, Kingi Tokona fled from a routine police stop. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Unlucky 13th conviction for fleeing driver

9 May, 2018 10:01am
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Police pursuit ends in man's 13th conviction for driving while disqualified.

Police are investigating the execution-style killing of David Rawiri Kuka at his home in Wilrose Place, Gate Pa. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

David Kuka's killer got the wrong man

9 May, 2018 5:00am
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Police believe the community can help to get answers on David Kuka's killing.

Armed police are executing a search warrant in Bureta, Tauranga, tonight. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Alleged historic offence sparks AOS callout

8 May, 2018 9:44pm
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Armed offenders squad involved in search warrant at a Bureta address tonight

Erika Harvey, whose daughter Piper, 7, attends Greerton Village School, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the school's funding woes. Photo/John Borren.

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Funding model 'broken': Greerton Village School

28 Apr, 2018 4:12pm
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Greerton Village School is under financial pressure now it has 24 high-needs students.

Welcome Bay coupe Claire McCracken and James McCracken ( pictured with their son Korban have just bought their first home in Te Puke after 18 months of searching. Photo/File.

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Tauranga property owners gain millions on sales

27 Apr, 2018 5:30am
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Tauranga property owners gain millions on sales

Jonathan Watson, 18, from Otumoetai pleaded guilty to dealing cannabis in the Tauranga District Court yesterday. Photo/File

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Tauranga teen admits dealing cannabis

22 Apr, 2018 1:00pm
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Trio caught cannabis dealing in Tauranga public park

Paul Harvey Jones, 41, and Wayne Norman Clark, 43, were sentenced in the Tauranga District Court on Tuesday on a joint charge of burglary. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Two dads convicted after stealing bikes while drunk

20 Apr, 2018 1:22pm
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Bike thefts end in burglary convictions for two Tauranga men.

Marijke Hattingh, 16, is competing at the 2018 NZ Secondary Schools Water Polo National Championships in Wellington which starts today. Photo / Supplied

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Tauranga teen dreams of gold medals in pool

19 Apr, 2018 1:00pm
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Tauranga teen going for gold in the pool

Tauranga Moana Museum Trust art design contest winners Mirakyl Mitchell, left, and Hillary Kip, from Tauranga Intermediate. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Students 'inspire' with Tauranga museum designs

17 Apr, 2018 6:30pm
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Tauranga Intermediate student wins art Museum Trust art contest.

Most people standing in the Tauranga City Council byelection spoke at a meet the candidates meeting in Papamoa last night chaired by Wayne George (standing) Photo/Sandra Conchie

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Tauranga byelection hopefuls face off in Papamoa

13 Apr, 2018 12:00pm
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Tauranga City Council byelection candidates meeting in Papamoa

Village Radio announcer and co-manager George Stewart's passion for radio and

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Village Radio going strong after 34 years

12 Apr, 2018 5:00pm
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Village Radio announcer and co-manager George Stewart is a passionate volunteer.

Fifteen more Kawerau raids drug accused had their cases called in the Tauranga District Court on Wednesday. Photo/File

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More Bay of Plenty drug-accused deny charges

12 Apr, 2018 12:08pm
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Fifteen people have appeared in court facing charges relating to last month's gang raids.

Olivia Moore is now a professional ballerina with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Photo / Beth Maskey Photography

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Tauranga ballerina's 'dream comes true'

11 Apr, 2018 7:00pm
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Tauranga ballet dancer soaring to new heights with Royal New Zealand Ballet Company.

Dean Wickliffe was back in Tauranga District Court today to face a charge of breaching his parole conditions. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Dean Wickliffe pleads guilty to to drink driving

11 Apr, 2018 11:42am
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Dean Wickliffe was back in Tauranga District Court today.

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Bay drivers to get living wage with NZ Bus

10 Apr, 2018 7:00am
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New contractor NZ Bus is chosen for Tauranga and Te Puke bus services.

Wahine ferry disaster survivor Sylvia Nathan, 93, recalls her fight for life in the rough seas. Photo / George Novak

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Wahine ferry passenger's tale of survival

10 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Relative warned Wahine survivor not to take the trip.

Brian Worth - the man who is convinced Paengaroa man Robert Paewhenua Roberts is still alive despite coroner's Photo/Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Mystery of the missing workmate: 'I saw Bob that day'

8 Apr, 2018 3:15pm
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NZ man adamant he saw workmate at mall, despite a ruling the man is 'most likely dead'.

Aneela Wati, 64, pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court yesterday to a charge of knowing producing a fraudulently obtained visa at Auckland International Airport. Photo/File

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Tauranga woman admits immigration fraud

7 Apr, 2018 5:32pm
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Tauranga woman admits immigration fraud after husband jailed for creating false identity.

Tauranga average house prices have risen according to the latest QV House Price Index. Photo / File

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Property values rise in Western Bay

6 Apr, 2018 10:21am
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QV House Price Index shows Tauranga home values rose to an average of $706,922 last month.

Shenazzar Sta Lucia, 15, an award-winning Tauranga vocalist, dreams of one day performing on Broadway. Photo / George Novak

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Triple success for young singer/musician

5 Apr, 2018 5:00pm
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Outstanding young Tauranga musician reigns supreme at jazz youth nationals.

Tauranga property values rose 4.5 percent in the past 12 months and 1.9 per cent in the past three months. Photo/File

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Bay property values continue to rise

5 Apr, 2018 3:00pm
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Property values continue to rise in the Western Bay and Tauranga, but have slowed down.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra pays homage to the golden era of Big Band. Photo / George Novak

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Big Band Bonanza a hit on waterfront

3 Apr, 2018 5:00pm
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Big bands on the Tauranga waterfront draw a huge crowd.

Lindsay Garneau, from Welcome Bay, and her friend Louella Huang, of Auckland, enjoy the TECT Big Band Bonanza. Photo / George Novak

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Bumper Easter weekend sets city humming

3 Apr, 2018 10:00am
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Weekend packed with activity draws crowds to Tauranga over Easter.

Coroner Gordon Matenga has ruled Robbie Te Paewhenua Roberts, who has been missing since 2004, is likely to be dead. Photo/File

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Missing Paengaroa man Bob Roberts likely to be dead: Coroner

2 Apr, 2018 8:28pm
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Cold case closed after coroner rules Bay man likely to be dead after 13-year mystery.

High Street Boutique store owner Mary Borman smiles despite regretting her decision to open on Easter Sunday. Photo/George Novak

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Some Bay retailers regret decision to open Easter Sunday

2 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Easter trading helps keep Bay retailers' tills ringing but some were disappointed.

Adrian Carlisle Hetet was remembered as a well-respected man who loved his family. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Alcohol-impaired driver caused death of Papamoa man

31 Mar, 2018 5:44pm
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Woman admits to causing fatal crash.

Greerton Village School principal Anne Mackintosh and Board of Trustees chairwoman Desiree Burborough are 'gutted' after a weekend burglary. Photo/George Novak

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Greerton Village School burglary 'huge blow'

30 Mar, 2018 12:02pm
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Greerton Village School break-in leaves principal, staff and students "gutted".

Skye Lunson-Storey is heading off to Singapore next month on a fully-funded business study trip. Photo/George Novak.

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Tauranga teen off to Singapore on study tour

29 Mar, 2018 3:00pm
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Tauranga teen Skye Lunson-Storey is set to head to Singapore on a business study tour.

Anne Mackintosh, principal of Greerton Village School, with Kaisa, one of the two school's assitance dogs. Photo/George Novak.

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Greerton Village Principal: 'I adore this school'

27 Mar, 2018 1:00pm
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Greerton Village School is 'the best party in town', says its principal

Four Bay of Plenty Lotto punters are $28,000 richer after winning a share of Saturday's Lotto second division draw Photo/File

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Lotto wins for four Bay tickets

26 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Four Bay of Plenty punters win a share of Saturday's Lotto second division draw

A total ban on entering the water is in force at Memorial Park foreshore after a wastewater overflow. Photo / George Novak

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No-swim warnings at popular Tauranga spot

25 Mar, 2018 7:33pm
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Temporary health warnings include a total ban on fishing, swimming, collecting shellfish.

Toni Welsh-Phillips, who drove the getaway car after a robbery at Caltex service station in Tauriko, was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court yesterday. Photo / George Novak

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Tauriko robbery getaway driver avoids jail

24 Mar, 2018 2:00pm
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Getaway driver for robbery at Caltex petrol station sentenced to home detention.

Former Tauranga cop and AOS member Matthew Craig Elliott pleaded guilty to a theft charge in Tauranga District Court yesterday. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Former Tauranga cop admits club theft

24 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Former Tauranga cop admits stealing from Tauranga Police AOS Social Club account.

Thomas William Habgood took off with a pizza delivery vehicle. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Repeat drink-driver steals pizza vehicle

23 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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Thomas Habgood found a pizza delivery vehicle with the keys in the ignition too tempting.

Environmental advocate Jake Hoffart is championing the reinstatement of the cash-for-beverage container deposit scheme. Photo/Andrew Warner.

THE COUNTRY

Student champions bottle recycling scheme

22 Mar, 2018 6:32pm
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Tauranga environment champion Jake Hoffart is passionate for recycling is infectious

Fleeing driver John David's driving deemed dangerous by judge in the Tauranga District Court on Tuesday. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Fleeing driver admits dangerous driving offence

22 Mar, 2018 11:44am
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Tauranga judge rejects fleeing driver's actions were simply carelessness.

NEW ZEALAND

Dean Wickliffe back in prison on alleged parole breach

22 Mar, 2018 11:03am
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Parolee faced a charge of breaching his release conditions by consuming alcohol.

Jilted wife Noreen Mason was jailed for six years two months when sentenced in Tauranga District Court yesterday. Photo/File

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Jilted wife jailed after revenge attack

22 Mar, 2018 6:29am
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Woman's violent attack: 'Adultery is not right in the eyes of God.'