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It comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.
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Garden Ramble back on the radar
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Employment scheme helping youth on their path
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Parkour coach targets international competition
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New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
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Two crashes in Ōpōtiki, one involving pedestrian
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Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
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‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire
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Whānau of 'outgoing, special' girl killed by train tell of grief
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Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
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Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
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Resignation triggers $23k byelection in Western Bay
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Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
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High hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season
'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'
Te Puke events to benefit from combined fund
Applications for the next round of funding close on August 20.
Crash and roadworks cause major delays
A crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.
Te Puke Harriers ready to hit the road
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Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific
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Serial groper breached parole before indecent carpark act
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Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
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