Articles by Alisha Evans
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National
Act Party supports calls for Tauranga’s commission to act in caretaker role
Monday, 29 January 2024, 11:26AMAct is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga’s commission to act in a “caretaker role”. Greg Brownless, who was...
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National
National Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business
Saturday, 13 January 2024, 12:37PMTauranga business Waimarino Adventure Park is worried the name change for National Park Village will create confusion for...
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National
Congestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTA
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 4:01PMRoad congestion charges are a step closer in Tauranga and motorists could pay $3 for a peak-hour 6km trip from Bayfair Shopping...
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National
Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 11:52AM“We now have a community that worries every time it rains. That is worried that one day there will be a fatality.” These...
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Business
'We're moving to survive': Why a retailer has left the CBD after 15 years
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 2:40PMA Tauranga retailer has packed up and relocated his store out of the city centre because he “can’t see a future there” any...
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National
Dog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centres
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 10:02PMThe Ōmokoroa and Katikati communities will soon have their say on dog exercise parks in their town. The proposed park locations...
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National
Whareroa Marae disappointed heavy industry will stay
Friday, 3 March 2023, 3:54PMA Tauranga marae leader is “really disappointed” and believes people will continue to suffer the effects of pollution because...
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National
Work underway to remove derailed train
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 1:38PMWork has begun to remove the overturned wagons of a train that derailed east of Te Puke on Sunday morning but when the line...
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Politics
Western Bay joins other councils seeking alternative Three Waters solution
Sunday, 18 December 2022, 5:16PMAs the controversial Three Waters debate rages on, the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is joining forces with other...
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National
'Serious frustration' over state highway upgrade delays
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 1:14PMThe “failure” of Waka Kotahi to deliver transport infrastructure is causing “serious frustration” for Tauranga City Council...
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Entertainment
Actor John Krasinski hosts and DJs virtual senior prom
Sunday, 19 April 2020, 3:25PM"The Office" star announced on his "Some Good News" YouTube show that he had plans to host an online prom Friday for high...
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Business
Wendy's mocks Burger King over NZ-exclusive burger
Sunday, 23 February 2020, 1:38PMBurger chains have come a long way, now offering a wide array of options for all, no matter your dietary preference. Now...
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Business
Wind turbine business runs out of money
Tuesday, 24 December 2019, 11:59AMPioneering engineering business Windflow Technology is to be liquidated after running out of time and money to develop new...
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Christchurch
Christchurch NZ's most violent city for sex workers
Friday, 20 July 2018, 5:32AMThe turbulent relationship between the community and street-based sex workers has been analysed in a new study in a bid to...
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Christchurch
What do the tourists say about our city?
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 2:45PMMotel, hotel, backpacker and holiday park beds are filling up as the region’s accommodation sector takes strides in earthquake...
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Christchurch
Christchurch mayor tweets at Arnold Schwarzenegger
Monday, 11 June 2018, 6:55AMMayor Lianne Dalziel is trying to woo The Terminator to Christchurch. Not to take out critics of chlorination, or the town...
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Christchurch
Curious puppy catches bus on his own
Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 5:53AMIt costs $2.80 for a child and $5.50 for an adult to catch the bus in Rangiora. But there was no charge for Nismo the five-month-old...
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National
The intersection where trucks can't turn without cutting lanes
Sunday, 14 January 2018, 10:00AMNew research reveals Christchurch's controversial Glandovey and Idris Rds intersection is not suitable for heavy vehicles. The...
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Entertainment
Ewan McGregor splits from wife
Monday, 23 October 2017, 3:13PMEwan McGregor "is living apart from wife of 22-year's Eve Mavrakis", with whom he shares four children, the Daily Mail reports. McGregor,...