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If more than one candidate is nominated, it will go to a postal ballot.
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Speedway “thrilled” it could stay at Baypark
The commission will decide whether to adopt the revised plans for all three reserves.
Kiwi triathlete taken out by teammate in nasty crash
Kiwi triathlete Nicole van der Kaay suffered a nasty cycling crash in France.
Aims Games: Thousands of students party at the opening ceremony
It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.
Revealed: Babies died of syphilis after ‘missed opportunities’
“The rate of congenital syphilis is at the highest level seen," a new report warns.
One person dead after crash in Te Puke between car and motorcycle
The crash happened around 12.30pm on Saturday.
'Pretending to be ok': Menopause survey reveals hidden struggle
More than half of Kiwi women have severe symptoms, with 84pc impacted at work.
The Premium Debate: Civil works industry losing talent to Australia
Premium online subscribers have their say.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Time to nominate community gems
Western Bay Community Awards bring together the community and volunteer sector.
'Close to burnout': Striking cardiologist slams 'abusive' health system
'We, as specialists, are just getting squeezed,' he says.
ID theft puts debt collector in the same boat as those she usually chases
How a photo taken of her driver’s licence was used to rack up debts.
White Island survivor achieving goal she once thought was impossible
'This trip is something my old self would have jumped at.'
Sonya Bateson: Fresh trauma deserves the most recognition in our justice system
Opinion: The sentence discounts for cultural reports should be far smaller.
10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)
From the gamer to the luxe-life lovin', we've got the many types of dads covered.
Her son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding
"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."
Mark Lister: Will we see a post-election sharemarket rally?
OPINION: The economic and market backdrop during any election period is always unique.
'Super proud': Tauranga Boys’ College First XV to play-off for third
“Another five minutes and it could have been our game but not today.”
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
Calls for injunction after Ministry denies council fluoridation exemption
The ministry issued a directive to fluoridate the Athenree and Wharawhara water supplies.
Missing Czech woman found dead in Urewera Ranges
She told friends she planned to do a trail walk and camp at Lake Waikeremoana.
New police squad arrests dozens of the worst retail thieves
The new unit has already laid more than 400 charges.
'Spectacular': Kiwis react to rare super blue moonrise
Keen photographers have snapped pictures of a rare super blue moonrise over Aotearoa.
Watch: Super blue moon rises over Tauranga
The super blue moon on August 31 rising behind the TV transmitter mast on Mt Kopukairua near Te Puke. Video / David Greig - Tauranga Astronomy
Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on the election
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'We're pumped': Historic game for Tauranga Boys' First XV
The team will play in the National 1st XV Championship semifinals on Friday.
'Unsung heroes': The clean-up team behind AIMS Games
'They are ambassadors for visitors to Tauranga.'
More opportunities ahead for Cool Crew
Chrome Collective Community is creating more opportunities for people with disabilities.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
BOP tennis player inducted into US university's hall of fame
Te Puke born Tennis player, Bonnie Phillips Boyer has been inducted into SLU Hall of Fame.
Riparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to court
The council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.
Black Seeds top the bill at avo festival
Mark the date ... the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival returns in January.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.