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Letters to the editor: Hardship grants, the economy and the Government
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Five more in court charged with Tauranga man's murder
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Tauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder charges
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Jo Raphael: Make a plan if you're refixing your interest rates
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Bittersweet departure for Tauranga teen chasing NRL dream
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Tauranga lawn bowler one title win away from prestigious new award
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Speeding boaties, ignorant jetskiers cause harbourmaster concern
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Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
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Shark sighting closes holiday hotspot
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