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Lifeguards' plea for swimmers to stay between the flags
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Significant delays on State Highway 2 expected
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Ardern’s last act as PM: Emotional farewell at Rātana, battle of the Chrises ignites
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Panel fast tracks land designation for new $150m Tauranga courthouse
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Increase in unlicensed dirt bike riders leads to police warning
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Local writer’s new book sure to be a spooky hit
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'Outside my comfort zone': 76 year-old cycling for rescue helicopter
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Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
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Fun times, great creations at Pauanui Sand Castle competition
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Spate of Coromandel drownings in horror start to 2023
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The Bay on a plate: Flavours of Plenty festival approaching
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Business Excellence Awards back for 2023
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Kopu-Hikuai Highway re-opens after safety concerns
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