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Two people missing after major slip blocks road in Tauranga

RNZ 22 Jan 2026
Cars are being turned away on Welcome Bay Road in Tauranga where two people are still unaccounted for after a major slip. At least one house on Welcome Bay Road suffered damage in the early-morning slip, with others also evacuated ... ....
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Tauranga emergency department gets peer support workers (New Zealand Government)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
"Ember already provides peer support specialists in EDs in the Auckland and Waikato regions and have valuable experience in ensuring a smooth establishment of the service in Tauranga ... Tauranga.
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Tauranga businesses grappling with increase in homeless

RNZ 17 Jan 2026
Businesses in Tauranga are suffering and frustrated as issues with "aggressive" rough sleepers undermine revitalisation efforts, they say ... Homelessness-related complaints to the Tauranga City Council ...
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Hannah Berry Chasing Hatrick At Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half

Scoop 16 Jan 2026
While chasing her third consecutive title, Hannah Berry is seeking her fifth victory in this iconic event, after wins in 2019, 2020, 2024 & 2025 ....
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Woman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s death

NewstalkZB 16 Jan 2026
A murder charge has now been laid after the death of a man in Tauranga last month.  ... The woman appeared via audio-visual link in the Tauranga District Court this morning.  ... “Tauranga police ...
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'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issues

NewstalkZB 16 Jan 2026
Businesses in Tauranga’s CBD say they are suffering and frustrated as issues with “aggressive” rough sleepers undermine revitalisation efforts.  ... The Pottery Studio was on Devonport Rd in the Tauranga CBD, but has moved to 10th Ave.
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Update: Tauranga homicide (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 15 Jan 2026
) ... A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Tauranga ... Tauranga Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about this incident or those involved ... ENDS ... Disclaimer ... (noodl.
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Federated Farmers names new chief executive

NewstalkZB 15 Jan 2026
Federated Farmers has appointed Mike Siermans as its new chief executive ... “This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers,” Langford said ... Siermans and his wife live in Tauranga and they have three adult children ... .
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Deputy Mayor Condemns Disruption Of Peaceful Sikh Celebration In Tauranga

Scoop 13 Jan 2026
The Sikh celebration at Tauranga BoysHigh School was attended by families of all ages and was marked by music, food and joy. Murray-Benge attended the event alongside Jan Tinetti MP and Councillor Rob Taylor ....
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Road Closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua - Bay Of Plenty

Scoop 13 Jan 2026
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays ....
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Road closed, Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 13 Jan 2026
). Tauranga Direct Road, Hamurana, Rotorua, is closed following a serious crash this evening ... Several people have been injured ... ENDS. Attachments Original document Permalink.
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'We will continue': Sikh community defiant after protest at Tauranga parade

NewstalkZB 13 Jan 2026
The organiser of a Tauranga Sikh parade interrupted by protesters carrying a “This is New Zealand, not India” banner says the incident will not stop the community holding events in the city ... Participants in a previous Tauranga Sikh parade.
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Tauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incident

NewstalkZB 12 Jan 2026
The person who died at the Poripori water hole on Saturday was from Tauranga, police have confirmed ... Tauranga 21-year-old Jontae Christopher Alden died in December 2024 after jumping from a rock into one of the natural pools at the swimming hole.
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