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'I became a hermit': Ireland star on losing to All Blacks at Rugby World Cup

The Irish rugby star's raw book opens up on the pain of the defeat and family grief.

12 Dec 04:00 AM

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12 Dec 03:55 AM

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11 Dec 11:50 PM

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple jailed for sex offences

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11 Dec 11:36 PM

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale visits the Tauranga Community Foodbank

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11 Dec 11:00 PM

Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court

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11 Dec 08:54 PM

Are big boozy work Christmas parties over for good? – The Front Page

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11 Dec 08:02 PM

Herald NOW panel: Time person of the year, bus violence and Nicola Willis fudge

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11 Dec 07:26 PM

Bus unions call for change following spate of violent incidents

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11 Dec 07:13 PM

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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

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Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

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'The real heroes': Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust

A 34-year-old local man is in custody.

12 Dec 01:39 AM

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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOP

Pāua, crabs and crayfish are safe only if all gut is removed before cooking.

11 Dec 11:51 PM

Bay of Plenty Times

Rural eye care ‘not daunting anymore’ for new Tauranga optometrist

'Rural communities are different ... but that makes the work satisfying.'

12 Dec 02:00 AM

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Forestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major merger

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12 Dec 01:47 AM

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