‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
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Name suppression lifted for woman accused of Gate Pā murder
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The club excelled in financial management, track performance, and marketing.
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Tauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidates
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Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
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Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
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Sears and Hay lift Black Caps to series victory over Pakistan
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'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants
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‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped barge
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Tauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learners
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Cavalry arrives as Hawks shoot for next win
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‘A love letter to Tauranga’: The musical comedy series coming to NZ screens
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‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concern
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Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k fraud after obstructing investigation
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