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Contractors are now working on the removal of the existing, temporary stopbank and reinstatement of the berm, a process which will take a further two weeks of good weather. Photo/Supplied

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Stopbank completion marks major milestone in flood-repair project

22 Aug, 2018 4:20pm

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Dog walker Jess Amos, of Pāpāmoa, is not in favour of the new bylaw. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Dog walkers have bone to pick with canine cap

22 Aug, 2018 1:00pm
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'A miracle no one died': Frightening near head-on collision caught on camera

22 Aug, 2018 12:49pm
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Greg Boyed 'battled depression': grieving family

22 Aug, 2018 12:30pm
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Real karma in third cricket test between England and India

22 Aug, 2018 12:12pm
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Controversial pathway plan progressed

22 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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A damaged car at the scene. Photo/John Borren

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Car and truck involved in Bayfair crash

22 Aug, 2018 1:34pm
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Traffic is moving slowly in the area

The walk home from work could be a wet one Aucklanders. Photo/ file

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Thunderstorms bring risk of lightning strikes and flooding

22 Aug, 2018 1:23pm
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected over western and central North Island.

Welcome Bay cyclist Karl Young says he is

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Safety fears spark Tauranga cycleway review

22 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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'Dangerous' cycleway prompts review of Maungatapu Underpass project.

This young seal has been the subject of a lot of attention at Moturiki (Leisure) Island. Photo / Nathan Pettigrew

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Man throws stones at seal's head

22 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Marine animal advocates are imploring people to take greater care when they see seals.

Bay of Plenty Steamers head coach Clayton McMillan. Photo / John Borren

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Injuries force Steamers to reshuffle pack

22 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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The Steamers will play Counties Manukau at ECO Light Stadium, Pukekohe on Thursday night.

Steve and Dawn Fretich sit in what's left of their house. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Tornado terror: 'The whole roof was spinning around, I said run!'

22 Aug, 2018 5:45am
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Terrified family scurry into the basement as their house is torn apart by nature's fury.

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More thunder and gale force winds expected

22 Aug, 2018 8:13am
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Fishy money: Deal done on cash seized in flawed fraud investigation

22 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Feedlot cattle is no way to get a good feed. Photo / AP

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Tahatai School, where they know every pupil

21 Aug, 2018 3:00pm
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This week's School of the Week is Tahatai Coast School.

Lucy loves hanging out on the sofa with her friends. Photo / Facebook

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Meet Lucy, the Tauranga lamb, who thinks she's a dog

21 Aug, 2018 2:10pm
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Lucy's 10-year-old owner has ADHD and has benefited from teaching her new tricks.

Being gluten-free ain't all bad when you get to enjoy cakes like these. Photo/file

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Opinion: Food allergy sufferers should feel confident eating out

21 Aug, 2018 2:00pm
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Mixing up someone's food is dangerous - even life-threatening.

Tauranga's Phil Campbell and Matt Hayward slide their Ford Fiesta through the peninsula roads on their way to sixth place in the Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel. PHOTOGRAPHY INMOTION/Greg Henderson

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Campbell all smiles after Gold Rush Rally

21 Aug, 2018 1:33pm
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Phil Campbell and co-driver Matt Hayward claim Dunlop Drive of the Rally award.

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Another SH2 death 'distressing for everyone'

21 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
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More tornadoes, heavy downpours, thunderstorms likely

21 Aug, 2018 11:09am
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Kevin Adrian Hamill died instantly after his vehicle crossed the centre line and crashed into a red Nissan on SH2 at Whakamarama. Photo / George Novak

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Police name victim of State Highway 2 fatal crash

20 Aug, 2018 2:07pm

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Gravatt Rd, between Papamoa and Mount Maunganui, where a woman on a mobility scooter has died. Photo/Google

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Woman dies after 'incident on her mobility scooter'

20 Aug, 2018 12:54pm
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A woman has died after "an incident on her mobility scooter".

Amanda Lowry says she hopes others see what she is achieving and feel empowered to push themselves. Photos / John Borren

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Trailblazer Lowry makes waves in the fast lane

20 Aug, 2018 11:02am
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Amanda Lowry competed in the 2018 Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships this month.

The negotiations are around pay and conditions for Waikato and Bay of Plenty urban and school Go Bus drivers.

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Go Bus seeking ERA facilitated bargaining with First Union

20 Aug, 2018 10:10am
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Go Bus said the application was an attempt to conclude the "protracted negotiations".

Bessie, the black 16-year-old miniature poodle, ran away near Mount Maunganui Golf Club last Sunday. Photo / Supplied

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Tearful couple offer $5000 reward for dog

20 Aug, 2018 7:49am
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Jon and Lynley Webb are still looking for their dog and have offered a $5000 reward.

The driver of a white Honda died instantly after his vehicle crossed the centre line and crashed into a red Nissan on SH2 at Whakamarama. Photo / George Novak

SPORT

Horror weekend on Western Bay roads with two fatalities

20 Aug, 2018 5:02am
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Renewed calls for urgent safety improvements on SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati.

Big reads

Black Fern Portia Woodman has made Mount Maunganui her home. Photo/ George Novak

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Portia Woodman: From Northland to Mount

15 Jul, 2018 9:10am

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Local Focus: Tauranga holistic vet Liza Schneider

30 Jun, 2018 6:30am
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Room for rent - how Air B&B and others are reshaping the accommodation sector

24 Jun, 2018 6:10pm
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Tauranga CBD's $250m growing pains

7 Jul, 2018 6:03pm
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Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present

12 May, 2018 10:08am
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Jay Reeve: From radio and MTV to the Bay of Plenty

5 May, 2018 11:50am
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A bumper crop, but not enough workers

20 May, 2018 1:42pm
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How one man's cafe vision changed a community

31 Mar, 2018 7:00am
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Putting it 'all on the line' to become a world rally champ

23 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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A local man is fighting to become a world rally champ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Lou Te Keeti now owns 19 racehorses. Photo / Jaden McLeod

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Horses and cows: $10.3m Lotto winner's $6m spend up

7 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Lotto Lou reflects on life, $10.3m richer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Was the extra plastic wrapping on a ham hock really necessary, asks a reader. Photo / Supplied

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Letters to the editor: Plastic not so fantastic

20 Aug, 2018 4:37am

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Child injured in incident involving vehicle in Tauranga

19 Aug, 2018 12:24pm
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Fatal crash involving man hit by truck in Tauranga

19 Aug, 2018 12:07pm
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Te Puke orchard shelterbelt fire caused by skyrocket

19 Aug, 2018 9:55am
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New face leading the team of LandSAR NZ

18 Aug, 2018 6:00pm
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Looking after the dogs no one else wants

18 Aug, 2018 5:00pm
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Recidivist drink-driver narrowly avoids jail

18 Aug, 2018 4:00pm
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Kiwi principal calls it quits: 'There is just no money'

18 Aug, 2018 1:24pm
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Bay of Plenty Steamers captain Liam Polwart was among the try scorers in Saturday's match. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Steamers smash Taranaki in upset win

19 Aug, 2018 1:41pm
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Bay of Plenty Steamers smash Taranaki in season opener.

Traffic is being diverted down Munro Rd and through Te Puna Quarry Rd. Photo / George Novak

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Man dies in crash on State Highway 2 at Te Puna

19 Aug, 2018 1:18pm
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St John Ambulance, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the police are all in attendance.

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Four top ways to lose weight

Home loan sweeteners, including overseas holidays, iPhones and cash, have been pulled by banks as they tighten their purse strings - unless you can front up with 20 per cent deposit. Photo/Getty

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Banks tighten up on cash incentives

Police at Huria Marae on the day of Ariana Eva Mahu's killing at the hands of Tamati Hakaraia Mason. Photo / File

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Marae killer claims curse drove him to stab woman to death

Bay of Plenty Rugby is keen for you to see the Steamers start their Mitre 10 Cup. Photo/File

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Free admission before 6pm for Steamers' match

The value of smaller homes has increased more than larger homes in Tauranga. Photo / File

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Small houses 'outperforming' larger ones

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When did farmers stop being heroes?

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Four top ways to lose weight

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Banks tighten up on cash incentives

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Marae killer claims curse drove him to stab woman to death

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Free admission before 6pm for Steamers' match

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Small houses 'outperforming' larger ones

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When did farmers stop being heroes?

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17 Aug, 2018 4:00am
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Martin Phillipps on the new album, his dream festival line-up, and a jacket he loves ...

Waihi Beach archaeologist Brigid Gallagher sits astride the Bay's rich cultural heritage. Photo/John Borren

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13 Aug, 2018 6:30pm
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Archaeologist Brigid Gallagher wants to tell the story of the Bay's rich heritage.

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How to literally climb the property ladder

22 Aug, 2018 11:07am

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Beach suburb racks up $500m in sales in 11 months

3 Jul, 2018 10:49am
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Pāpāmoa Beach is Tauranga's top-selling suburb.

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From first-time buyer to owner - the big psychological change

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The five rules for turning a profit on a rundown house

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22 Aug, 2018 11:05am
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21 Aug, 2018 11:12am
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The villa is a living reflection of the country's changing culture.

Talented ex-Fur Patrol's Julia Deans. Photo / Mareea Vegas

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Ex-Fur Patrol singer on tour

18 Aug, 2018 5:00am

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Mandarin language key for NZ's exporting future

22 Aug, 2018 4:00pm

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Diversity debate stuck on stereotypes

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22 Aug, 2018 12:23pm
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Neil Finn 's son features in music video for trades week.

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Kiwis eye Aussie jobs

22 Aug, 2018 8:02am
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Work across the Ditch is again luring New Zealand workers.

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Push to develop Chinese business links

21 Aug, 2018 8:32pm
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A new Chinese Chamber of Commerce has been set up in the Bay of Plenty.

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Retailers blame 'ridiculous' roadworks for dire loss of business

17 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Greerton retailers say roadworks outside their shops have created a downturn in business.

Mark Walton is the new manager of the Bayleys Tauranga Commercial team. Photo / John Borren

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New commerical property head sees big future

15 Aug, 2018 3:03pm
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Mark Walton is the new head of commercial for Bayleys Tauranga.

Rural News

Timing of Fonterra milk price revision irks

The timing of Fonterra's latest farm-gate milk price revision has upset local farmers.

Dr Joanne Stevenson discusses strategies for preparing for the next crisis. Photo: David Hill

Post Quake Farming Group focuses on resilience

The Post Quake Farming Group has done a series of workshops for farmer health.

Rabobank's dairy analyst Emma Higgins. Photo / Supplied

Listen: Weather has impact on dairy prices

Rabobank's dairy analyst Emma Higgins says the weather has played a big part in prices.

Listen: Global Dairy Trade update with Rob Spurway

Fonterra's Rob Spurway takes a look at the latest GDT result.

Author Noel Crawford has uncovered a lot of new information on the NZ and Australian Land Company. Photo: Chris Tobin

New Zealand and Australian Land Company story told

The full story of the NZ and Australia Land Company has been written.

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Jacinda Ardern, Rob Spurway, Chris Brandolino, Anthony Mackaiser and Emma Higgins.

Thunderstorms bring risk of lightning strikes and flooding

Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected over western and central North Island.

Manuka honey grower and manufacturer Comvita hopes the next honey harvest betters the past two. Photo: Getty Images

Poor harvest affects Comvita annual result

Comvita has had a second poor annual harvest of manuka honey.

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Ross and Judy Charlton are $53k out of pocket after money they thought they were paying to their builder went to a scammer. Photo / Supplied

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Couple lose $53k in invoice scam over their dream home

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Smoke from rural areas not causing Napier and Hastings pollution

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Teachers strike in the rain in Hamilton

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Teachers strike on the streets of Palmerston North

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