Total watering ban lifted for Waihī
Residents were still asked to mindful of their water use.
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Letters: Caning needs to be in the mix to curb 'wild-west behaviour'
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The fire started on Pitau Rd in Te Puna about 3pm.
Tauranga processing plant extensively damaged in fire
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Letters: Time to be proactive against gangs
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Kiri Gillespie: Tighter rein on vaping needed
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Tauranga school attendance drops below national average
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New $10m concrete plant opens in Mount Maunganui
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Rob Rattenbury: Housing problem began in the 90s
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Pest control and bugs dealing with dryness and heat
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Downpours 'brief relief but not enough'
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Beggar issues 'wearing down' SH2 Bethlehem businesses
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Firefighters battle Matua caravan blaze
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Takitimu Drive, surrounding streets reopened after police respond to incident
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