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The study of 937 elderly Māori and non-Māori started almost 10 years ago.
Local Focus: Sparkie running for council
Matthew Gill hopes to become a Tauranga at-large councillor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police identify man found dead on Katikati College grounds
The school has been closed for the day.
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay
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Family of crash victim issues kind message to driver
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Measles outbreak officially over in Canterbury
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Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ports of Tauranga ho-hum about buying Ports of Auckland
Focus is on a Government study, however, not Tamihere's sell-off plans.
Local Focus: Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless hits back at challengers
He wants the top job again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Left behind: School survey finds gulf in kids' internet access at home
A survey has found a huge digital divide between schoolchildren in rich and poor areas.
Meth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quit
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Measles outbreak continues to spike
Canterbury outbreak seems to have been contained while Auckland's continues to spike.
Sister's heartfelt plea after drink-driving tragedy
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Local Focus: Outgoing Deputy Mayor calls council 'pale, stale and male'
Mike Williams says Western BOP District Council needs more diversity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former crime kingpin demands apology
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Several fire brigades responded to huge blaze at timber yard in Mount Maunganui.
Local Focus: 'We need to look after our environment'
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Normalise headgear in junior rugby
Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.
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Bay kiwifruit packhouses pump $225 million into infrastructure.
Bust to boom: Red kiwifruit could be a game-changer
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P babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'
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Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
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Local Focus: Council halts Palm Beach planting
Pāpāmoā councillors promise to consult locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.