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Tauranga's Amanda Lowry is regaining movement in her arms four weeks after being told that a surfing accident would leave her paralysed from the neck down.

Tauranga surfer Lowry determined to walk again

Tauranga surfer's recovery progress after accident stuns spinal unit doctors

News
4:00 PM Apr 13th

Petrol tank made into work of art on Waimarie St

We could either put up some steel or put up some art work. The whole thing is 450sq/m, that's a whopping big mural.

3:06 PM Apr 13th
Sonya Bateson

Waihi Beach photographer gets top award

Waihi Beach photographer Cathy Franzoi has been placed third in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards.

1:58 PM Apr 13th
APN News & Media

Bay child abuse reports skyrocket

Tauranga Child, Youth and Family received more than 5500 reports about the welfare of children last year an increase of 141.6 per cent over the past five years.

12:00 PM Apr 13th
Amy McGillivray

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Alice Woods (pictured above) is spending less on groceries than she was two years ago, but wishes prices would drop further.

Shoppers happy as food prices drop 0.4%

Food prices are dropping thanks to cheaper dairy products and a decrease in the price of tomatoes, lamb and ham.

News
10:19 AM Apr 13th
Sonya Bateson

Charter schools, which will not be subject to the Official Information Act, should be able to be investigated by the Ombudsman.

News
9:49 AM Apr 13th

Change to charter schools 'not enough'

Toy cow Eva, which was farewelled from Tauranga on Monday, has arrived in the US and is being prepped for her two-three hour voyage to the edge of space.

News
8:41 AM Apr 13th

Whakamarama woman faces prison

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Sport

Rugby: All set for Battle of the Bridge

The battle of the Bridge and a top four clash between Rotoiti and Te Puke Sports are the marquee match-ups of the fourth round of the premier Baywide rugby competition.

Sport
9:29 AM Apr 12th
Ben Guild

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The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is crying out for referees after an early season shortage has led to some games being played without registered referees in control.

Sport
9:23 AM Apr 12th

Rugby: Rallying cry for more referees

Two WBOPRFS Challenge trophies, along with Baywide and Western Bay rugby bragging rights, will be up for grabs at the Tauranga Domain tomorrow afternoon.

Sport
9:20 AM Apr 12th

Rugby: Trophies, bragging rights on line

Expect a fiery welcome for the Reds when they run on to Waikato Stadium on Saturday to take on the in-form Chiefs.

Sport
7:14 AM Apr 12th

Rugby: Cane set to assert physical edge over Reds

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Business

Tobi Deinlein of Distillerie Deinlein is looking forward to export growth.

Enjoying a spirit of growth

Te Puna liqueur and spirits maker Distillerie Deinlein has signed a distribution agreement with an Australian liquor wholesaler.

News
4:03 PM Apr 10th

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News
1:18 PM Apr 10th

March spending up on last year (+poll)

Here are five ideas that could be very effective for you, both in cost and results.

Business
6:00 AM Apr 09th

Finance: Grab your audience's attention

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Blogs

From the edge of space in a balloon capsule mascot Eva will plummet back when the balloon pops.

Marcel Currin: The cow still jumps over moon

I've wanted to go into space ever since I can remember. Shoot me into space instead. I'll take your meteor photos.

Opinion
1:34 PM Apr 12th
Marcel Currin

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The Tauranga City Council deserves credit for coming up with a compromise that appears to have appeased those opposed to its Pilot Bay boardwalk plan.

Opinion
10:17 AM Apr 12th

Editorial: Credit for council's rethink

So, the Tauranga City Council is back to square one with tsunami sirens after spending $190,000 trying to find a way forward.

Opinion
10:33 AM Apr 11th

Editorial: Sirens wail on wasted money

I have fond memories of planting out my first vege garden.

Opinion
10:31 AM Apr 10th

Editorial: Public plots top use for disused land

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Rural News

LOOKING FORWARD: Dairy Woman of the Year Justine Kidd (centre) says the district's future is exciting thanks to the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.

Dairy leader recognised

Waipukurau's Bel Group business manager and new Dairy Woman of the Year, Justine Kidd, has influenced many in the 20 years since graduating with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (honours) degree.

Rural
6:00 AM Apr 09th
Patrick O'Sullivan

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Manawatu farmers are said to have lost up to a third of their year's income as the worst drought in 70 years envelopes the country.

Rural
6:00 AM Apr 09th

Drought-hit farmers to get financial aid

Log exports are up 11.9 per cent this year at the Port of Tauranga and it has the capacity to handle even greater quantities in the future.

News
2:37 PM Apr 04th

Port of Tauranga gears for bigger log flow

Try telling a farmer what to do and you'll probably be buying a fight.

Rural
6:00 AM Apr 04th

Streamside fencing plan wins converts

Rena Oil Spill

A total of 1006 tonnes has been removed from Rena's bow section as salvors work through their final stages of cutting the section away to 1m below the water's surface.

Rena wreck nearly out of sight (+photos)

Salvors working to remove every visible trace of Rena from the waterline have nearly achieved their task.

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News
8:13 AM Apr 12th

Mayor demands more detail on Rena

Fears the Rena wreck will be a festering environmental sore for 100 years has led to calls for the public to be better informed.

11:16 AM Mar 12th
John Cousins

Lifeguards start Rena spill lawsuit

Class action as oil continues to wash up on local beaches

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9:10 AM Mar 09th
Kiri Gillespie

Thirteen near misses since Rena

A ship course plotted by a cadet almost led to a repeat of the Rena disaster before a harbour pilot spotted the mistake and had the vessel steered away from rocks.

9:25 AM Mar 01st
Jamie Morton

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Rotorua Daily Post

Newsmaker: Jordi Webber

This week's Newsmaker is Jordi Webber who has...

Rotorua's lakes: Te Arawa eyes future

Rebecca Malcolm looks at the situation in Rotorua.

Rotorua Boys' pays tribute to its fallen soldiers

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Hamilton News Live

Ugandan orphan to tell her story

Former Ugandan-sponsored child Lillian Nakabiri...

Robinson Report: Murky plan B' lure for fish farming

Waikato Regional Council is ready to bait up with...

Farewell for 'man with mana'

Judging by the number of police cars parked...

RSA calls for help in poppy sales

Collectors are needed for Poppy Day next Friday.

NZ Herald

Nine arrested at notorious Dunedin keg party

Nine people have been arrested at a notorious Dunedin student street shindig, but police are pretty happy with how it's gone. Officers say the behaviour at the Hyde Street keg party has been generally good natured and the party has mostly been trouble free. Inspector Greg Sparrow says only a small minority of people have created issues and there has been no repeat of last year's roof climbing antics. The nine arrests were for trespass and disorderly behaviour, and include both students and non-students. A one-way door policy has been in place since 2pm and the party is thinning out and expected…

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