Private cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wraps
The event was held to celebrate the city.
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The new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.
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The move was given the green light at a special general meeting.
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First look at Tauranga’s new waterfront playground
The $5m design was created with the help of Tauranga children.
'Pubs full of old people': Tauranga CBD nightlife 'dead', students say
Clubs were struggling to attract people, with dance floors often 'dead' on Fridays.
King looks to topple legend off perch at national champs
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Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
Kiwi ranger itching to get back to saving lions despite brush with stalkers
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Seal spotted 1km inland as 'silly season' begins in Tauranga
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Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate
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$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
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One Love reggae festival line-up announced
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Pessimists sound smart, optimists make money - Mark Lister
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Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki
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Tauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspective
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
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A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
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Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
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