'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
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Donna Rowe retires after 33 years; Fairfield School honours her with their new library.
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The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
Council to consult community on new bylaw
The council will be consulting on the new bylaw in January.
Experts warn of rising family harm during holiday season
'Family harm is a crime. We encourage those affected to reach out for help.'
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
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Intimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping site
It is unclear where homeless occupants will go.
'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.
'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan
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'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia Airport
Kaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.
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'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
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Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
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The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title
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Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
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Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle
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Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.
'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial
The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.
Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make
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Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
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'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.
Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ
SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.
Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations
'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'
Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader
'It’s good old-fashioned speedway'.
'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams
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Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community
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Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on
MP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.
Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'
'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.
NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low
Global wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.
Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay
The bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.