Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
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More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
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Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
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Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
'Unbreakable spirit': Why this Kiwi baker is braving missile strikes in Ukraine
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Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
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Mark Lister: What to watch over the next three months
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A tutor donated a kidney to a student. Then they fell in love and planned a wedding
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'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'
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Rotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?
If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
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'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
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Boomtime: The city bucking NZ's building consent 'slowdown'
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Mark Lister: Changes for trusts, tax rates and Portfolio Investment Entities
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Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road
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Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts
Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closed
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Jailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released again
Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway
Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
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Mark Lister: Is it time to ditch the deposits?
OPINION: Interest rates will soon be headed lower, and investors should prepare.
Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
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Opinion: Social media scammers have me longing for the old days
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Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
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Local riders dominate in first event of Crankworx
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