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Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
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$20K support for BoP kidney patients
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King thanked the community and law enforcement for their help.
Mother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estate
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New supermarket opening to start off $1b town centre project
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Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
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Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
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Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.
Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
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Port of Tauranga FY25 net profit forecast to improve
Import and export volumes improve after sharp drop this time last year.
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A Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.
Fires, crashes and stuck budgies: Brigade to share stories at 25th celebration
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Uncle told niece 'you want this' after he raped her in a motel
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Employee who worked without pay for two years wins $240K from medical cannabis firm
The man worked for two years without pay.
Man to run first marathon - blindfolded
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Pawprint launches petition to ban fireworks sales
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Houses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homes
At least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.
More Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land
'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'
Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
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