'Heartbreaking': Beach residents count cost of flash flood
The local surf club president said the deluge 'came without warning'.
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Flooded Waihī Beach pensioner flats may not be safe for months
'They left with the clothes on their back.'
Tauranga Hospital mental health unit to be upgraded
The revamp will not happen until the hospital's future site is known.
Death of man found near boat ramp not suspicious, police say
Police are still urging anyone with information to come forward.
Watch: Footage of car fire on SH29 near Tauranga
A police spokeswoman said it did not appear anyone was in the vehicle.
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Free Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBD
The change comes into effect this weekend.
'Unheard of': Hip-hop crew ranked NZ's second-best - and now eyeing world title
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Elderly evacuated, tradies trapped as 'widespread flooding' hits Waihī Beach
Reports include a car being stuck in floodwaters.
Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark
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Body found in water still treated as unexplained
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Person seriously injured in Coromandel crash
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Inflation clauses costing councils millions
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A history of violence: Former Mongrel Mob member jailed for 29th time
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Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced
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Whānau Day: Immunisations, food, music and kids activities available
“We are kaupapa Māori, easy to access and care about the hauora [health] of our people.”
'I dread it': Bay roads like playing 'Russian roulette', local tells Nats
Residents told National Party representatives how perilous local roads have become.
Part of Cameron Rd reduced to one-way this weekend
The council is doing stormwater upgrades.
Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu
The person who was in the boat is now back on land.
Traffic building after crash blocks SH2 lane near Bethlehem
Police responded to the crash at 2.30pm.
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'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
Hipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is funded
The Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.
'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires
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