Home detention for Tauranga benefit fraudster
Blake was overpaid $33,936.40 after claiming benefit and payments she was not entitled to.
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A man at the centre of an AOS raid in Tauranga has been arrested.
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Simon Bridges is the new leader of the National Party.
War of words over TECT cheques proposal
TECT and Trustpower are taking aim at each other over the contentious TECT cheques issue.
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Tauranga man denies burglary, robbery charges
Accused Gate Pa intruder denies knifepoint robbery
School in lockdown, gunman at polytech
Police inquiries are continuing after reports of a gunman at Toi Ohomai today.
Investigation after beekeeper dies on the job
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Two bronze whaler sharks seen at Papamoa Beach
Swimmers were ordered out of the water after two sharks were sighted at Papamoa Beach.
Omanawa Falls plunge: Auckland man still in hospital
Man injured after fall from Omanawa Falls in stable condition in Tauranga Hospital.
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Big ships muscle up Port of Tauranga half year result
Port of Tauranga's big investment preparing for monster cargo ships pays off.
Port of Tauranga profit lifts 13 percent
NZ's biggest port posted a net profit of $47 million, up from $41.9 million last year.
Murder charge after woman's fatal injury at marae
A woman has died after suffering injuries to her neck in Tauranga overnight.
Hour-long school bus ride and still late
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Tauranga pest crab discovery 'devastating'
An invasive paddle crab has been discovered in Bay of Plenty waters.
Log and roll! Truck loses its load in Tauranga
A logging truck has rolled on State Highway 2 at one of Tauranga's busiest intersections.
Good Samaritan attacked trying to help distressed woman
A woman's act of kindness was met with violence.
Jewellery stolen 6 weeks after wife dies
Expensive items were taken, but the sentimental loss was much more devastating.
Cyclone waves perfectly swell for surfers
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Tauranga is among the areas understood to be suffering from the shortage.