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The world will not be any worse off with legalised dope. Photo/File

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Peter Williams: Make cannabis legal for personal use

20 Oct, 2018 6:19pm

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Simon Bridges at Diwali celebrations in Auckland today. Photo / Michael Craig

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Simon Bridges seeks to mend fences at Diwali Festival

20 Oct, 2018 4:01pm
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Topp Twins coming to Tauranga for Christmas

20 Oct, 2018 4:00pm
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Tauranga's Caitlin Hayward moves into super saloon

20 Oct, 2018 3:56pm
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Hard man weeps at infant daughter's cancer diagnosis

20 Oct, 2018 3:08pm
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Graeme Simpson: Labour Day is more than just a day off for me

20 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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Bahareh Safamanesh (left) is upset that her sister Behnaz (right) is not being granted a visa to be her bridesmaid. Photo / supplied

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Wedding dreams in tatters after sister denied visa

21 Oct, 2018 6:59am
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INZ says visa declined because of concerns she was not a bona fide visitor

A young Simon Bridges with his parents Ruth (right) and Heath Bridges. Photo / supplied

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'I didn't raise him to swear' - Simon Bridges' Mum speaks out

21 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Ruth Bridges: 'You know if he hurts, I hurt. If he gets kicked, I feel the pain'

Prince Harry and Meghan visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Photo / Getty Images

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Armed and in heels: See Meghan & Harry's new head of protection

20 Oct, 2018 11:52am
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She cut an unusually glamorous figure while concealing her gun and Taser

Omanu Beach lifeguards Gabriel Brockesley and Donal Boyle are ready for the patrol season to begin. Photo/John Borren

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Lifeguards preparing for influx of people to Bay beaches

20 Oct, 2018 10:32am
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Would you feel safer with year-round surf lifeguard patrol?

National Party leader Simon Bridges during his press conference over allegation made by Jami-Lee Ross. Photo/Mark Mitchell.

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McLeod: Politics never seemed so shabby

20 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Side partings are danger signs in men, but combined with hair oil they become explosive.

Gary and Marlene Ware have made a significant contribution to the foundation and running of the Tauranga Boys' College Old Boys' Association, and various school reunion events over the years. Photo / File

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Tauranga College stalwart Gary Ware dies

20 Oct, 2018 9:30am
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Gary Robert Ware was 80 and died peacefully last Sunday after a short illness.

Police help boaties check their gear before heading out on to the water. Photo / Supplied

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Police offer boaties advice ahead of long weekend in Western Bay

20 Oct, 2018 8:52am
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Police help boaties before heading out on to the water.

The weather is expected to be fine this Labour Weekend. Photo / File

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Tauranga set for balmy weather and big calendar of events

20 Oct, 2018 8:29am
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Tauranga is set for a stunning weekend of weather and a huge range of events.

Waikino School, the scene of the shooting tragedy. Photo / Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association

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The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting

20 Oct, 2018 9:34am
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95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.

Kane Williamson is returning to Tauranga Boys' College this weekend for the diamond jubilee celebrations. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Williamson and Burling head back to school

20 Oct, 2018 7:28am
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The pair will jointly receive the Old Boy of the Decade award at a gala dinner.

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Stewart eyes top title at Maori nationals

20 Oct, 2018 5:56am
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Mitch Karpik is getting ready for a busy summer

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Will Johnston: Think pink for mum

20 Oct, 2018 3:00am

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White crosses are progressivly being placed at Tauranga waterfront to honour the city's fallen soldiers ahead of this year's Armistice Day. Photo / John Borren

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Brothers killed a day apart remembered

19 Oct, 2018 5:00pm
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The second day of Tauranga's white crosses includes two young brothers killed a day apart.

A police car at Aquinas College this morning. Photo/Andrew Warner

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Police seek teens after intruder lockdown at Tauranga's Aquinas College

19 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Police are investigating an intruder incident that caused a school to go into lockdown

An estimation of the size and shape of the proposed University of Waikato Marine Research and Education Centre. Graphic / TCC

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Professor talks up marine research centre

19 Oct, 2018 1:59pm
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A 7000sq m section of Marine Park may have its reserve status revoked.

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Bungled drugs trip brings nine-year jail term

19 Oct, 2018 12:51pm
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A Tauranga gang member faces sentencing for a raft of drugs charges.

National Party leader Simon Bridges has hit back at Jami-Lee Ross' allegations and says he has been defamed. Photo / File

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Ethnic leaders support Bridges over Ross recording

19 Oct, 2018 11:05am
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Tauranga community leaders react to Simon Bridges controversy

Big reads

Mount Maunganui's Tiana-Breeze de Mooij in action. Photo / Supplied

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Big Read: Mount pro surfer can't do without surfing

6 Oct, 2018 6:00pm

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Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'

4 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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Tauranga's Crown solicitor Anna Pollett

22 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Otumoetai Primary School principal bows out

16 Sep, 2018 9:55am
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Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage

19 Sep, 2018 11:42am
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Bio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?

24 Sep, 2018 11:04am
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Tauranga house prices shatter Aucklanders' dreams

3 Sep, 2018 2:30pm
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Meet Stephen the reo Māori speaker

10 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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Five years ago, 13,000 primary school students were learning Chinese. That's risen to more than 64,000, making it the fastest growing language taught in primary schools.

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Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language

26 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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It's the fastest growing language in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nicky Sinden was the first female fishing show host in Australasia and remains the only one. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Fishing host Sinden's life on the ocean

29 Sep, 2018 8:30pm
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Nicky was the first female fishing show host in Australasia and remains the only one.

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Peter Chambers (left) and Mark Arona (right) lose their appeals against convictions for raping a woman. Photo/File

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Well-known music producers lose bids to quash rape convictions

19 Oct, 2018 10:06am

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'Stupid and foolish': Endangered dotterels vs drone

19 Oct, 2018 9:07am
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19 Oct, 2018 8:26am
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Cancer drug brings Kiwi woman 'back from the dead'

19 Oct, 2018 7:01am
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HoopNation attracts basketballers from NZ, Aus

19 Oct, 2018 5:42am
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Letters: Fears and frustrations of responding to climate change

19 Oct, 2018 4:29am
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Letters: Kiwis hurting more over the cost of fuel

19 Oct, 2018 4:28am
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Opinion: A solution to the housing crisis?

19 Oct, 2018 4:20am
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Rock legend Slash will perform at Baypark Arena on January 25. Photo / Gettys

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Just announced: Slash confirms NZ tour

19 Oct, 2018 9:43am
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Where, when and how to get tickets to see a rock 'n roll legend

Tauranga City Council wants to restrict sex work in residential areas. Photo/Getty Images

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Councillors clash with prostitutes over residential rule

19 Oct, 2018 9:40am
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Prostitutes' Collective slams move to make home-based sex workers work alone

Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the Supreme Award demonstrated

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Bay police win prestigious national award

18 Oct, 2018 5:30pm
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Former United States Vice-President Al Gore got it almost bang on in regards to climate change, Tommy Wilson writes. Photo / File

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Tommy Wilson: Truth still inconvenient, and clock is ticking

18 Oct, 2018 4:10pm
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A rescue board is carried past a police car on Surf Rd after the arrest. Photo/Andrew Warner

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Police make dramatic arrest at sea in Mount Maunganui

18 Oct, 2018 5:11pm
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Workers are lifting temporary facilities for the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service for this weekend's patrol season start. Photos / Jamie Troughton, Dscribe Media

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Surf club prepares for summer season

18 Oct, 2018 2:55pm
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Aidan Ross has been working hard since his season-ending injury earlier this year. Photo / Getty Images

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Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback

18 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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Tauranga Boys College principal Robert Mangan and head prefect Anaru Palmer. Photo / John Borren

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Tauranga colleges to celebrate 60 years

18 Oct, 2018 11:27am
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Bay police win prestigious national award

18 Oct, 2018 5:30pm
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Tommy Wilson: Truth still inconvenient, and clock is ticking

18 Oct, 2018 4:10pm
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Police make dramatic arrest at sea in Mount Maunganui

18 Oct, 2018 5:11pm
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Surf club prepares for summer season

18 Oct, 2018 2:55pm
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Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback

18 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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Tauranga colleges to celebrate 60 years

18 Oct, 2018 11:27am
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10 Questions with Elemeno P

19 Oct, 2018 4:00am
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Singer Dave Gibson explains why fun is the Weet-Bix of the music industry.

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3 Jul, 2018 10:49am
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CV slayers: The $1m-plus homes selling well above their council valuations

21 Oct, 2018 4:00am
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21 Oct, 2018 6:00am

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Councillors clash with prostitutes over residential rule

19 Oct, 2018 9:40am
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Prostitutes' Collective slams move to make home-based sex workers work alone

Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive Stu Hutchings warns of the billion-dollar need to stop the brown marmorated stink bug from arriving at our ports. Photo/John Borren

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Fighting Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar threat

17 Oct, 2018 2:19pm
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The impact of brown marmorated stink bugs on the economy could cost billions.

Design two - a concept for an iconic and functional cruise gateway and welcome hub. Image / Jasmax

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Last funding bid for $5m visitor centre

17 Oct, 2018 6:15am
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Three funders have rejected the Cruise Gateway and Welcome Hub project so far.

Rural News

MPI consultation asks - how can dairy improve?

MPI wants feedback from industry on dairy herd improvement regulatory regime.

Country of Origin labelling a step closer to law

Second reading of the Consumers' Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill passed.

Allen Coster with some of his rising two-year-old steers. Photo / Alana Tierney

Rick Burke: Weighing up deferred grazing benefits

Farmer-led Sustainable Farming Fund project is quantifying benefits of deferred grazing.

The Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Show as it was at the Hastings Race course in the early 1900s.

Looking back at where the A&P show began

The Hawke's Bay A&P Show started in a Havelock North paddock.

Rabobank Best of The Country - October 20, 2018

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Jim Campbell from Awapapa Station on the Tiniroto Road was a visionary who understood sustainable land management. Photo / Supplied

The legacy of a man ahead of his time

"With hard work, determination, vision & careful planning, great results can be achieved."

Neil Mossop talks about trees versus mānuka honey at his property. Photo / Supplied

Trees or bees? Big questions asked at Farm Forest field day

Recent Bay of Plenty Farm Forest field day asked some tough questions.

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Rex Graham: Growers playing with fire

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