Friends recall David Kuka, the man murdered in a case of 'mistaken identity'
David Kuka was killed in Tauranga in February. This week more information was revealed.
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Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aucklanders told 'go back' home in hostile graffiti attack
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Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man, 32, struck by train near Te Puke
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Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak
David Kuka's grieving family speaks out
Mining company fined after worker's death
Mining company fined following underground death of worker.
Murder victim last seen playing guitar in his room
Police reveal details of murder victim David Kuka's last moments.
'Struggling' kayaker now safe after rescue efforts
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Unlucky 13th conviction for fleeing driver
Police pursuit ends in man's 13th conviction for driving while disqualified.
David Kuka's killer got the wrong man
Police believe the community can help to get answers on David Kuka's killing.
Alleged historic offence sparks AOS callout
Armed offenders squad involved in search warrant at a Bureta address tonight
Papamoa beach review: 'Nude sunbathing' and 'meercats'
Council discusses gentlemen 'soliciting each other' in Papamoa dunes.
Ministry to meet with school over special needs funding
Decile-two primary school is struggling under increasing financial pressure.
Labour shortage hits kiwifruit industry
The Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.
Port of Tauranga leads stockmarket higher
The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 38.57 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 8,587.94.
Historians publish book on Gate Pa battle
A new book will offer a modern perspective on the Battle of Gate Pa 154 years ago.
Woman seriously hurt after falling from horse
Injured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.
Teens arrested after Tauranga dairy robbed
Weapons were used in a Sunday robbery of a Tauranga dairy.
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery
Pair got into vehicle after allegedly leaving dairy with stolen cash and cigarettes.
More Māori students placed in alternative education
More than 1200 Māori students were placed in alternative education in 2017.
Dear Boobs – women write letters to their breasts
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Shocking death of 10-year-old inspires movie
My Brother Mitchell has global premiere in Tauranga, inspired by filmmaker's childhood.
Road closed after fatal SH2 crash
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Introducing's NZ's first plug-in electric boat
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Gemma McCaw reveals who inspires her
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Two dogs impounded after cat-killing spree
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Police seek witnesses to deadly Mount Maunganui crash
Police are appealing to anyone who might have seen a fatal Mount Maunganui crash.
Ducking defendant plays the fool in court
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