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The Sans Souci sinks to the bottom of the ocean after catching fire near Mayor Island yesterday.

Men jump for lives as boat bursts into flames

A fisherman clung to a chilly bin for nearly half an hour watching his refurbished launch go up in flames off the Western Bay coast ...
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Murray Guy wants specific dog breeds banned
A Tauranga city councillor is pushing a bill to ban all aggressive dogs in the Western Bay of Plenty. Councillor ...
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Supervision for teens in armed hold-up
Two youths who earlier admitted their roles in the armed hold-up of Cherrywood Liquor in October have been sentenced to ...
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Coast to Coast 'junkie' up for one last crack
Sharon Jackman reckons her hubby is mad but Russell Jackman is adamant he's rediscovered the elixir of youth. Somewhere in ... More
Cairns tips Bay as Cup contenders
New Zealand cricket legend Lance Cairns has endorsed Bay of Plenty's upcoming challenge for the prized Hawke Cup, saying their ... More

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Lesley Kata and her 3-year-old grandson Sekona Kata in front of their Gate Pa home which was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Looking on are family and Tongan community members (from left) Misi Hakaumotu, Kaybe Kata, Kina Kina, Rev Sione Kata, Molo Kata and

House blaze splits up family

All Lesley Kata wants is for her family to live under the same roof again. On Saturday evening Mrs Kata, her husband the Rev Sione ...
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Tauranga's Katie Calder had a win in a 25km race in the past month and is ready for the Winter Olympics.

Injury doesn't subdue Calder

When the burn of lactic acid in her quadriceps and hamstrings threatens to overwhelm her, Tauranga Winter Olympian Katie Calder knows she's already dug deep ...
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Papamoa Acoustic Club

Where: Tauranga > The Navi Bar and Restaurant Open-mic jam night. Easy going, turn up and plug in. Open to all.
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'Eclectic Country' Original Art Exh

Where: Tauranga > Harrisons Gallery Eclectic Country is a joint exhibition from Antony Warnes and Helen Knaggs. Comprising of over ...
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Where: Rotorua > The Pheasant Plucker Enjoy the amazing voice and piano playing of one of New Zealands greatest jazz and ...
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Where: Rotorua Museum > Rotorua Museum of Art & HIstory A selection of artworks and photographs from Rotorua Museum collections gives a glimpse of 1950s ...
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Where: Rotorua > Rotorua Museum Two young Rotorua women rose to national and international prominence in 1962 and 1971 when ...
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