Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
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Rescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.
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‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
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‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
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The Act Party has condemned the post.
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Ōtūmoetai College prepares for 60th reunion celebration
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‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changes
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Revealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five years
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Doctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?
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How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness
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Tauranga going green for inaugural Irish festival
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Hunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is on
A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.
Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty case
A Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.
Eight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Thirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.
Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps set to open early
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford on one of the ramp connections at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange opening early.
Residents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’
Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.