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Three golfers each scoring a hole in one in the space of 24 hours.
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‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rape
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Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
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Why tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted
“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."
15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigation
Four boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.
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A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.
‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89
Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.
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Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
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'Disgraceful': Ratepayers pick up $5m waterfront playground bill
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‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years
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'Like dead carcasses': Residents demand action on persistent odour
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Pyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported
'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.
Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned
Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.
Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats
Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.
‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies
Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Pāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren
Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.
‘A pleasant surprise’: BoP, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide poll
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Revealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
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Bystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf
'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.
‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancer
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‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
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