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Anne Tolley: Increase in multi-unit consents 'a step in the right direction'
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Jo Raphael: Young people to be praised for their NCEA efforts
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Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
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New course record, fourth crown for Braden Currie at Tauranga Half Marathon
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Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
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Rescue chopper kept busy over December
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Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price
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'Darn good mate' and surfing identity farewelled after sudden death
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Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books
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Man on mission to 'save Marine Park'
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Sonya Bateson: Where’s the plan to combat a looming recession?
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The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to abandoned car wrecks on Bay roads
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'Very humbled': MP Todd Muller promoted, given agriculture, climate change portfolios
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'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues
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'We're feeling it': Foodbank pays $25k for a year of eggs as grocery prices soar
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'The most incredible boss': 'Stunned' Bay politicians react to PM's resignation
One MP said he was 'as stunned as the rest of the country'.
Big artificial reef part washes up on Mount Maunganui beach
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"Pretty happy': Bay students relieved after NCEA results released
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