'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event
The club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.
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Tauranga Civic Parade brings large crowds
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Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
Pensioner held hostage, violently assaulted before alleged offender shoots at police
A man is in custody after a firearm was discharged at police in the Bay of Plenty.
Lotto luck for two Tauranga locals
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Council faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one dies
Costs to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.
Students react to fallen Katikati soldier's diary
Lieutenant Russell Freeland Walford – a son of Katikati.
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Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.
'Unexpected': Knighted businessman awarded new honour
He is the first to receive the award in Tauranga.
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Encouraging the younger generations to become involved in Anzac Day commemorations.
'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to survive
Meat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'
Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.
'Container'-like Kāinga Ora homes shock residents
'These are not containers ... they are fully functioning modern homes,' says Kāinga Ora.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue
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Simeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commission
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Locals win big in largest mountain biking enduro series in Australasia
More than 350 riders from across New Zealand participated in the race in Rotorua.
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
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'Discriminatory': Sports rules causing 'frustration' for home-schooled students
But officials say regulations aim to create a level playing field.
'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
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Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet
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Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.