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Maungatapu landslide: More slips loom for Tauranga as authorities brace for more rain
The council says clean-up will start once forecasted heavy rain passes.
'Flying off the pallets': 1500 sandbags distributed amid heavy rain warning
The sandbags were on offer to anyone who felt they needed to protect their property.
Trial date set for eight people accused of murdering Mitchell Te Kani
Seven men and a woman are accused of murdering the Tauranga man last year.
The 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focus
Tauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.
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'Danger': Tauranga Domain closed after slips and damaged grounds
Field usually used for cricket and rugby is now a pit of mud scarred by heavy vehicles.
Live: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expected
MetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.
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'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90k
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
SH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.
It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
Te Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installed
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Train track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industry
KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.
A 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding
“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”
Tauranga schools prepare for rolls increases in 2023
Principals' concerns over provisional roll numbers.
'Lucky to get out alive': Family escape from home after mudslide hits
“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”
'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes out
The council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.
Severe weather warnings lifted, people urged to stay away from rivers, floodwaters
Anyone who sees any flooding or slips is asked to ring the council.
'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfall
The two-person train crew are uninjured.
Cash, alcohol, chocolate and cruises: The gifts offered to police
Most gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.
'The right person for the job': Tauranga principals keen to see Jan Tinetti pick up education portfolio
Tinetti has strong backing from former colleagues ahead of a major party reshuffle.
'Call it the uniform mortgage': Family finances under pressure as schools return
One Tauranga charity will spend thousands this month buying uniforms for students.
Jo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shameful
OPINION: At least eight people were charged with threatening to kill her during her term.
'Not afraid of a bit of rain': One Love festival 'all go' despite wet weather
Surf Lifesaving champs also still on, but Black Falcon display off.
Local Focus: Beach volleyball event to bring millions into local economy
Mount Maunganui hailed as “the perfect place” for beach volleyball in New Zealand.
‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit holiday weekend areas
MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across the upper North Island.
‘Bigger and better’: Auto Extravaganza to go ahead after two years disruption
The car, bike and truck show will take place on The Strand with proceeds going to St John.
Free lodging, 'triple' the pay: NZ nurse moving to Australia speaks out
'I do know I will never be able to afford a home and that is something I'd like to do.'
'A lot of love': Biggest One Love ever among event lineup for long weekends
The "iconic" festival is a staple in the New Zealand events calendar.
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