No housing, but maybe a hospital: Next step for racecourse land decided
The move has gained support from city commission despite Tauranga housing shortage.
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Fire in Gate Pā: Empty house fire extinguished
A fire at a property on Ward St, Gate Pā, has been put out by firefighters.
Nats ahead in Tauranga TV poll
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Complaints about behaviour of nude bathers on Pāpāmoa Beach revealed
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Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.
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Cannabis and military training: byelection candidates' fixes for gang violence
Others believe poetry, the Bible, or working with rather than against gangs were answers.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Meet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui home
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Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
Bowel cancer: 44,000 Bay residents finally eligible for screening programme
The Bay of Plenty DHB is the last DHB nationally to roll out the programme.
Options for racecourse's future to be decided
Tauranga City Council commissioners will meet on Monday to pick plans for consultation.
'Long way to go': Return to normal a struggle for most businesses
Actual retail sales values increased in the Bay of Plenty in Q1 but how do retailers feel?
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'
Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.
Rush hour delays: Two crashes on city routes
The crashes were both between 4pm and 4.30pm.
Yacht skipper fined after container ship had to change course
Under maritime law the skipper has been fined the maximum $200.
Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua
The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.
The 'homegrown solution' for tackling the cost-of-living crisis
Poutiri Trust has helped about 90 households gain improved access to healthy food.
'It was an explosion': Neighbours describe Mount Maunganui house fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called about 2am.
'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.
One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2
Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.
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'Constant stress': The pandemic migration experience
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New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
Vandalism and death threats: New law welcomed for campaign advertising
A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.
Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht
An investigation was launched following the incident.
Hopes high for Matariki after buzzing Queen's Birthday Weekend
But not everyone got to reap the rewards of the long weekend.
New era for Black Ferns starts on winning note against Australia
A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.
Get the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to come
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