Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.
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Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat
He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.
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The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.
Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan
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'It's a significant step': Principal 'chuffed' at funding for two new classrooms
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60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
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Ballance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount Maunganui
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
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Whakatāne residents oppose council partnership with Tauranga, Western Bay
Submitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.
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Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
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Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
How the first Tauranga AI Business Summit is helping Mount college students
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Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
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Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
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Regional council chair not seeking re-election
Doug Leeder joined the council in 2013.
Single shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offender
A Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.
Man found dead at Bay of Plenty house after being involved in crash
Inquiries into the crash and death are ongoing.
Inhaler recycling trial a first for the Bay
The trial aims to divert pharmaceutical waste from landfills and reduce emissions.
SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close for four nights
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An orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.