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Plan to push 20 per cent of car commuters on to public transport within 10 years.
Crown appeals teen rapist's home detention sentence
An appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.
Misery ends for maunga: Hill south of Tauranga officially changes name
The announcement follows public consultation.
School holiday forecast: Rain, wind and snow as winter returns for term break
MetService warns the heaviest rain is likely to affect Auckland and Coromandel.
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Work of voluntary groups but also Katikati's smaller population helps to keep crime down.
Luke Kirkness: Decision to end school consent and healthy relationships programme wrong
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Thames teen volunteers on African hospital ship
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Bridge maintenance at night for four weeks
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More art planned for Hauraki Rail Trail
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Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
BOPRC will decide today whether to adopt a regional transport plan with an ambitious goal.
Lifeguard buoyed by national recognition
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Te Puna rally driver Jordan Grant hoping for swift run at championship
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'Superb': Tauranga, Mount and Ōmokoroa ferry service begins
More than 100 return tickets for the ferry were sold on its first day in operation.
Man who allegedly threatened to kill PM on the run six months after arrest
Sivell was released on bail after an initial court appearance in March.
'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagement
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Starting a new business in the pandemic - two years on
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The young people in the study ranged from 10 to 18 years old.
Opoutere dotterels at mercy of careless beachgoers
DoC ranger says people have walked right past protection signs.
Renowned animal behaviourist honoured
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Person killed in Bay of Plenty crash
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Most Western Bay mayoral hopefuls support Māori wards
Local Democracy Reporting canvassed the country's 291 mayoral candidates on key issues.
Mourea shooting: Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies
Police say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.
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Covid curb ends and summer looks good
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Swamp Foxes beat North Otago in Whitianga
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Steamers' sights on top of table in midweek clash
The Steamers' playing squad will have a handful of changes.
Chatting and problem-solving: The free mental health service anyone can use
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'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
'Disservice to our young people': Consent and relationships programme funding axed
One health teacher has described the ACC decision as 'disappointing and frustrating'.
Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers
Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.
'Bloody cool': Orca make splash in Tauranga Harbour
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