Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
Investigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.
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Mayor rejects conspiracy theory claims
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White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
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Several candidates lag on financial returns after Tauranga election
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Childcare charity Best Start payments to rich-list founders rocket to $37m
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White Ferns win World Cup title in style
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Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
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'I’ve just signed my life away to that woman': Partner's plea for help after changing will
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Mike King brings message of hope for Tauranga youth
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Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
Mix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workers
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'Big impact': What the return of cruise ships means for Tauranga
Local leaders welcome the economic prospects as the cruise season's first ship arrives.
Tourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workers
International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.
'I was afraid I'd murder my daughter’: Kiwis reveal what's really like to have OCD
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Twinkling lights and festive nights! Christmas Lights Trail entries open
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Steamers v Canterbury: Activities at today's event
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Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
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Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended
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