The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.

Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

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Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.

'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."

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“It was the longest hours of my life.”

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.

Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.

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'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'

Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.

Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.

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Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.

50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.

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The two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.

The show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.