14 rescued from launch sinking off Tauranga coast
'Fourteen people on board are all accounted for and back on dry land.'
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'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase
Organisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet
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Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital
The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
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No pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license loss
Welcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.
Milestone moment: Ngāti Ranginui settlement bill passes after long wait
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Little Big Markets a launchpad for thriving businesses
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BoP Lotto player gets midweek boost
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'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocation
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Police investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blaze
Two fire crews battled the fire.
One person seriously injured in midnight fight in Katikati
Those involved in the fracas left the scene before police arrived.
Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip
The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.
Iconic women headline Tauranga speaker event
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Coromandel baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price
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SH2 bridge replacement scrapped despite road damaging new tyres
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Long-serving regional councillor resigns
Her resignation won't trigger a byelection; the seat stays vacant until October.
Team NZ name Burling's replacement and core sailors
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Traffic delays: Truck breakdown and SH29A crash
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‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise
The mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings.
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
'This is for Willy': Partner honours fisherman who died at sea
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'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.
Aged care facility trials reusable underwear to reduce 4000kg of waste
The trial aims to reduce the 4000kg of incontinence waste sent to landfills annually.
How a terminal cancer patient gives back to a hospice facing funding 'crisis'
Waipuna Hospice has an $8.1 million funding shortfall this financial year.
Waipuna Hospice chief executive on its financial 'struggle'
Waipuna‘s Hospice chief executive David Bryant says the organisation is at “crisis” point with a funding shortfall of $8.1m this financial year.
Police station axe attack-accused denies charges
The attack incident sparked an armed police response.
'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions
Flights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.
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Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.