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Caroline Fleming
Multimedia Journalist

Multimedia journalist

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Tauranga entrepreneurs take over iconic Rotorua building
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Tauranga entrepreneurs take over iconic Rotorua building

10 Mar 05:00 PM
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'Not a lot of hope': Children with developmental issues being left 'damaged' by education system
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'Not a lot of hope': Children with developmental issues being left 'damaged' by education system

07 Mar 05:00 PM

"Our education system is not quite catering for them."

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Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay
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Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay

04 Mar 11:00 PM

The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.

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'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs
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'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs

22 Feb 04:00 PM

Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.

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'Only realistic direction': TECT's proposed structural change to hugely benefit community
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'Only realistic direction': TECT's proposed structural change to hugely benefit community

18 Feb 06:34 PM

Changes to trust deed would 'protect the cheque' for 49,000 beneficiaries.

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'Truly life-changing': The couple heading back to help in Africa in a global pandemic
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'Truly life-changing': The couple heading back to help in Africa in a global pandemic

06 Feb 11:00 PM

In sub-Saharan Africa, only 7 per cent of the population have access to essential surgery.

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How have local gyms fared post-lockdown?
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How have local gyms fared post-lockdown?

05 Feb 07:00 PM

As some gym operators shut their doors, others opened new ones.

Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed
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Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed

02 Feb 10:17 PM

Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.

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New Tauranga school opens, will 'ease the pressure'
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New Tauranga school opens, will 'ease the pressure'

02 Feb 05:00 PM

About 82 students are set to walk through the gates of the new school this morning.

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'Buzzing' long weekends provide economic injection
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'Buzzing' long weekends provide economic injection

01 Feb 04:53 PM

Tauranga businesses are benefiting from great weather and more visitors.

Food, wine, good times: Thousands turn out for First We Eat festival
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Food, wine, good times: Thousands turn out for First We Eat festival

30 Jan 01:22 AM

Sunhats and sunglasses were the must-wear of the day.

'Your day is done': Conflict erupts at controversial Māori ward meeting
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'Your day is done': Conflict erupts at controversial Māori ward meeting

29 Jan 12:49 AM

A number of the protesters held signs saying 'I support Māori Wards'.

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Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running
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Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running

26 Jan 04:00 PM

Lingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.

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Resilience over results - Tauranga students get NCEA marks back
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Resilience over results - Tauranga students get NCEA marks back

21 Jan 05:00 AM

Students would 'not be defined by their results but instead their resilience'.

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Remembering Jim Wells - Mountie, butcher, lifeguard in tragedy
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Remembering Jim Wells - Mountie, butcher, lifeguard in tragedy

19 Jan 08:01 PM

The 95-year-old died suddenly earlier this month, having lived at the Mount for 88 years.

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Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science
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Meet cadets starting careers in field 'more complicated' than rocket science

18 Jan 06:03 PM

Further intakes into the Jobs for Nature programme will come later this year.

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Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school
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Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school

17 Jan 05:00 PM

Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.

Rāhui to be lifted at Omanawa Falls
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Rāhui to be lifted at Omanawa Falls

13 Jan 03:56 AM

A man died at the falls on January 3.

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Mouldy sofas, urine-covered goods: Charity stores take hit from dumping
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Mouldy sofas, urine-covered goods: Charity stores take hit from dumping

12 Jan 05:15 PM

"People are seeing us an alternate option to the dump."

'Enough is enough': Excessive dumping, thefts close community food stall
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'Enough is enough': Excessive dumping, thefts close community food stall

11 Jan 09:28 PM

'We were just trying to do something good.'

Katikati's Avocado Food and Wine Festival brings in thousands
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Katikati's Avocado Food and Wine Festival brings in thousands

10 Jan 01:23 AM

It was the place to be for food, sunshine and fine wine!

Lace up! The central North Island walking tracks to try this summer
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Lace up! The central North Island walking tracks to try this summer

10 Jan 01:00 AM

Dust off the walking shoes and explore the backyard this summer.

Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting
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Coromandel beach sees closures after potential 'great white' sighting

09 Jan 01:52 AM

Opoutere Beach has been closed and reopened twice today.

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'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown
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'Fight or flight': First-time offenders lash out post-lockdown

08 Jan 11:00 PM

Men were also more than two times more likely to first-time offend than women.

Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers
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Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers

08 Jan 09:29 PM

Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.

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Farmers wait on weather gods
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Farmers wait on weather gods

06 Jan 05:00 AM

A dry spell early last year continues to have flow-on effects.

Omanawa Falls death: Kaitiaki left before incident, visitors not expected in rain
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Omanawa Falls death: Kaitiaki left before incident, visitors not expected in rain

04 Jan 07:00 PM

No expectation for kaitiaki to be at the site all day, every day, the council says.

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Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike
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Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike

03 Jan 05:02 PM

New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.

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Is displaying photos of alleged shoplifters in store wrong?
Bay of Plenty Times

Is displaying photos of alleged shoplifters in store wrong?

01 Jan 11:00 PM

"If they want privacy they shouldn't do silly things," a local business owner says.

'Good behaviour all round' at The Other Side festival
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'Good behaviour all round' at The Other Side festival

01 Jan 01:00 AM

"The biggest issue was people getting blisters from their new Doc Martens."

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Joe's Farm: More than 15,000 head to Whangamatā for New Year's festival
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Joe's Farm: More than 15,000 head to Whangamatā for New Year's festival

29 Dec 06:00 PM

Festival hires 150 security guards and police will also be keeping an eye on revellers

'It's our whenua': Matakana Island community unites as fire rages
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'It's our whenua': Matakana Island community unites as fire rages

23 Dec 05:00 AM

Firefighters have been battling the pine forest blaze since it broke out on December 13.

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'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day
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'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day

22 Dec 05:00 AM

Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!

Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement
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Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement

21 Dec 05:00 AM

Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.

'Love you mum': White Island tour guide remembered in heartbreaking service
Bay of Plenty Times

'Love you mum': White Island tour guide remembered in heartbreaking service

09 Dec 03:47 AM

Survivors, families, first responders, and people of Whakatāne came together yesterday.

Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
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Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations

08 Dec 11:51 PM

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

Whakatāne prepares for White Island commemorations
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Whakatāne prepares for White Island commemorations

08 Dec 03:16 AM

The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".

'Rightful owners': Government publically apologises to Eastern Bay iwi for treaty wrongs
Bay of Plenty Times

'Rightful owners': Government publically apologises to Eastern Bay iwi for treaty wrongs

05 Dec 01:50 AM

The signing followed approval by 91 per cent of iwi members.

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Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last
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Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last

04 Dec 06:05 PM

The Bay of Plenty continues to grapple with a serious child abuse problem.

'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline
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'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline

03 Dec 01:50 AM

He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.

'Above and beyond': Tauranga Community Foodbank reflects on lockdown
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'Above and beyond': Tauranga Community Foodbank reflects on lockdown

28 Nov 01:00 AM

The team worked tirelessly every single day throughout lockdown.

Baby Karlos Stephens murder trial: Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter
Bay of Plenty Times

Baby Karlos Stephens murder trial: Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter

27 Nov 01:41 AM

The two-week High Court trial has come to an end.

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Tauranga university staff take pay cut for students facing 'hardship'
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga university staff take pay cut for students facing 'hardship'

15 Nov 05:00 PM

Some students were choosing courses in line with job opportunities in a post-Covid world.

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Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators
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Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators

15 Nov 12:00 AM

The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.

Driver may have suffered medical event in crash that killed nurse, court hears
Bay of Plenty Times

Driver may have suffered medical event in crash that killed nurse, court hears

11 Nov 02:51 AM

Members of McMillan's family sat in the public gallery throughout his appearance.

'Walking on a tightrope': Charities feel Covid crunch
Bay of Plenty Times

'Walking on a tightrope': Charities feel Covid crunch

08 Nov 05:00 PM

But it's not all "doom and gloom", says one financial specialist.

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From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament
Bay of Plenty Times

From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament

06 Nov 08:00 PM

'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'

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Judy Yorke cold case: Earthmoving contractor believes police did not search orchard properly
Bay of Plenty Times

Judy Yorke cold case: Earthmoving contractor believes police did not search orchard properly

03 Nov 05:00 AM

But police say they carried out a 'thorough' investigation into her disappearance.

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Referendum results: 'Sad day' for hospice chief, but principal relieved at cannabis result
Bay of Plenty Times

Referendum results: 'Sad day' for hospice chief, but principal relieved at cannabis result

30 Oct 05:00 AM

The final results for the referendums will be released next Friday.

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'Retaining walls up first': New subdivision set for former Bella Vista site
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'Retaining walls up first': New subdivision set for former Bella Vista site

29 Oct 07:00 PM

A conditional agreement for the sale of the land had been reached.

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'We need to keep telling this story': 156-year Battle of Gate Pā commemorations held
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'We need to keep telling this story': 156-year Battle of Gate Pā commemorations held

28 Oct 06:00 PM

The battle was one that devastated generations yet made Tauranga the city it is today.

'Unresolved grief': Remembrance event for those unable to hold lockdown funerals
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'Unresolved grief': Remembrance event for those unable to hold lockdown funerals

27 Oct 12:43 AM

The event called the All Souls Service – A Time to Grieve is on Sunday at 9am

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'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
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'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues

26 Oct 09:43 PM

Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.

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'Exceptionally busy summer': Labour weekend to kick off busy Mount season
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'Exceptionally busy summer': Labour weekend to kick off busy Mount season

22 Oct 08:16 PM

People were getting out to make the most of the long weekend!

Covid-19 testing foreign seafarers not practical, Port of Tauranga says
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Covid-19 testing foreign seafarers not practical, Port of Tauranga says

20 Oct 06:00 PM

It comes after calls for testing of all seafarers entering New Zealand waters.

Complaint about Hannah Tamaki signs on election day
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Complaint about Hannah Tamaki signs on election day

20 Oct 12:11 AM

Vision NZ had thought the office signs could stay up, a party spokeswoman said.

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Travel itch: Tauranga campervan sales spike post-Covid
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Travel itch: Tauranga campervan sales spike post-Covid

19 Oct 11:03 PM

'New entrant' buyers in their 40s are heading the surge of interest in campervans.

Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?
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Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?

19 Oct 06:00 AM

Waititi says it could "naturally fall that way" but he wasn't his party's only leader.

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'Revved up': Hannah Tamaki vows to come back 'stronger'
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'Revved up': Hannah Tamaki vows to come back 'stronger'

18 Oct 06:00 PM

'I am quite excited for the future of Vision NZ.'

'Show's not over': Waiariki remains on a knife's edge
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'Show's not over': Waiariki remains on a knife's edge

18 Oct 05:00 PM

'It's not over just yet.'

Caroline Fleming: Māori Party's possible re-election a win for Māori
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Caroline Fleming: Māori Party's possible re-election a win for Māori

17 Oct 11:31 PM

Opinion: A victory for Waititi could well be a win for Māori representation in Parliament.

'Elated': Māori Party on cusp of return - Waititi on his lead against Coffey
Bay of Plenty Times

'Elated': Māori Party on cusp of return - Waititi on his lead against Coffey

17 Oct 08:25 PM

The final result may be decided by special votes.

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Small rise in first-time offenders as Covid 'impact' felt
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Small rise in first-time offenders as Covid 'impact' felt

14 Oct 11:00 PM

But the district commander says it is only a "blip" and crime as a whole is down.

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'Supercharged': Bay of Plenty median house prices reach all time high
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'Supercharged': Bay of Plenty median house prices reach all time high

14 Oct 04:00 AM

But despite the rising prices, houses are selling.

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Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared
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Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared

12 Oct 06:51 PM

About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.

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'No such thing as a safe seat': Waiariki candidates hit ground running in last weekend
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'No such thing as a safe seat': Waiariki candidates hit ground running in last weekend

11 Oct 02:00 AM

The pair both put on a show at Waiata in the Pa, a suicide awareness event in Ngongotahā.

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'Flying solo': Criminals with mental health issues stuck in 'cyclic system'
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'Flying solo': Criminals with mental health issues stuck in 'cyclic system'

08 Oct 11:00 PM

But the health board says it provides 'continuity of care' for those fresh out of prison.

Charge dismissed for woman who snuck into Sudima Hotel
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Charge dismissed for woman who snuck into Sudima Hotel

05 Oct 09:01 PM

The Tauranga woman was seen on the grounds of a Rotorua managed isolation hotel in August.

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Hungry and anxious: Teacher dreads looking in children's lunchboxes
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Hungry and anxious: Teacher dreads looking in children's lunchboxes

25 Sep 05:00 PM

More than 500 local children are waiting for help from KidsCan.

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The $2m cover-up: Man steals nearly $400k of art - then torches lakefront house
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The $2m cover-up: Man steals nearly $400k of art - then torches lakefront house

24 Sep 09:45 PM

Thief says the numbers for the security alarm came to him in a dream.

'Depressing, horrible': Man claims isolation hotel had cracked walls, mould, and broken furniture
Bay of Plenty Times

'Depressing, horrible': Man claims isolation hotel had cracked walls, mould, and broken furniture

17 Sep 05:00 PM

He also alleges the mattress was badly stained with what looked like blood.

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'Crying out': Experts plead for more rehab care
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'Crying out': Experts plead for more rehab care

14 Sep 06:00 PM

'We have a massive methamphetamine issue in the Bay of Plenty'.

'The party got lame so she left': Tauranga's beloved Nana Holland dies
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'The party got lame so she left': Tauranga's beloved Nana Holland dies

04 Sep 11:30 PM

"She came alive when the beat was right."

National's election promise: $190m for key Rotorua, Tauranga roads
Bay of Plenty Times

National's election promise: $190m for key Rotorua, Tauranga roads

04 Sep 09:00 AM

National's Todd McClay and Chris Bishop spoke to local business leaders today.

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'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale
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'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale

04 Sep 02:00 AM

A consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.

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'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm
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'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm

01 Sep 09:12 PM

Late spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.

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'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft
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'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft

30 Aug 06:00 PM

"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.

Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured
Bay of Plenty Times

Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured

29 Aug 04:21 AM

Man armed with axe confronted innocent motorist during crime spree.

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Revealed: Tauranga's worst Covid-19 rule breakers
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Revealed: Tauranga's worst Covid-19 rule breakers

23 Aug 05:00 PM

Did you or anyone you know break Covid-19 restriction rules?

'Unmanageable': Tauranga principal speaks out on Hamilton school's spectator controversy
Bay of Plenty Times

'Unmanageable': Tauranga principal speaks out on Hamilton school's spectator controversy

21 Aug 11:00 PM

"You just have to look at the practicality of the rules when judging a school."

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'She'd be so proud': Cystic Sister takes on new challenge in memory of lost sister
Bay of Plenty Times

'She'd be so proud': Cystic Sister takes on new challenge in memory of lost sister

21 Aug 09:00 PM

Kristie Purton and Nikki Reynolds: Well-known in Tauranga as the "Cystic Sisters".

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