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Rena owner settles with Govt
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said he was satisfied the deal with Daina Shipping Company was the best possible outcome.
Cops grab kayak to rescue drunk
Police in Tauranga borrowed a kayak to rescue a drunk woman who fell into the harbour and took refuge on the back of a moored boat.
Fatal pursuit criticised
Police have been heavily criticised for failing to abandon a pursuit that endangered the public and culminated in the deaths of two young men.
Rena claims will exceed $11.5m
Compensation claims by Bay of Plenty businesses for Rena-related losses will exceed the $11.5 million fund proposed by the ship's owners, a claimants' lawyer says.
Waiter, there's a seagull in my latte
The scavengers of the sky are now hitting Mount Maunganui's cafe scene, dive-bombing al fresco customers, knocking over coffees and defecating on patrons.
New home for mistreated dog
A young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.
Cleaner stole cheques, cash from church
A Tauranga man working as a cleaner at a local church stole cash and cheques donated by the congregation - cashing at least one cheque after forging the vicar's signature.
$27m winner - my new life
He's young, single, cares about the planet ... and he's $27 million richer than he was last week.
'Typical Kiwi bloke' claims $27m jackpot
A Tauranga man in his twenties, who describes himself as a "typical Kiwi bloke", has today claimed the $27 million Big Wednesday First Division prize package.
$27m Lotto win: Rumours fly
Rumours are spreading like wildfire around Tauranga today about the supposed winner of last night's $27 million Big Wednesday jackpot.