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"The growth rate in Pāpāmoa is huge so this will really help to serve the community."
Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
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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
The orca were seen swimming in the harbour near the Chapel St bridge.
Hundreds to visit region for National Bridge Congress
After a three-year gap the Congress returns but in a new location.
Bay businesses optimistic for summer after busy long weekend
The "amazing" long weekend made locals feel like summer had arrived.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
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'We were delighted to have so many': Celebrating 100 years of Jaguars
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Bus passenger numbers drop more than 20 per cent as driver shortage plagues city
But work is being done to improve training, rewards and recognition for drivers.
Letters to the editor: There's an alternative to congestion charges
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Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.
Local Focus: Indigenous tattoos showcased in Bay
Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.
Water leak in Red Square repaired
It is expected the water shutdown will be in place overnight as contractors fix problem.
Air pollution, climate change and empty buses: What regional council candidates say
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Opinion: Sam Uffindell cleared but true test will be re-selection
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Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more
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Incentives were a "positive way" of encouraging people to get vaccinated, an expert said.
Centenarian brothers-in-law back together after two years
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'Give us back our views': 'Giant mound' of dirt angers residents
The developer says the sand mound is temporary but will be replaced with higher buildings.
Subscribers weigh in on questions all round as Sam Uffindell survives
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Iwi leader questions whether housing plan will help those most in need
Iwi leader questions whether the plan will help those most in need.
Comment: Keep your dog under control in public
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The Premium Debate: Worker stock ownership a risky strategy
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Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer
Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.
Richard (Dick) Littlejohn remembered as a 'legend' in the rugby world
"Bay of Plenty Rugby are very proud and honoured to call Dick one of our own."
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