Students react to fallen Katikati soldier's diary
Lieutenant Russell Freeland Walford – a son of Katikati.
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Man dies on Pāpāmoa beach
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World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
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'Thrown' on to stone ballast: Rail worker hospitalised after collision on track
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Minister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer
'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'
Renting crisis: Young woman and partner living in van
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Black eye for cafe worker after customer throws coffee cup
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Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
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Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
Local kids train with All Blacks Sevens stars
Rugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.
'Stuck': Pensioner says $90k drop in property value means she can’t afford to sell
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'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council
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Landlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants
'It’s a long time without tenants.'
Ōmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelection
A byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Three huge sculptures installed in Tauranga
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Outrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look on
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'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing police
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When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Green light for lower peak-hour school speed limits
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Honouring NZers in war
Anzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.