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Bee Card will enable access to Community Connect transport concessions
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Unprecedented demand as Super Rugby Pacific final sells out
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The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.
Panel to look at housing rules
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Trans students: How schools should handle pronouns and names
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Eight arrested after Mongols, Greazy Dogs gang members brawl in street
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'It was awful': Councillor ends up in hospital after trying to help flood-hit residents
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Armed police: One person seriously injured after disorder in Mount Maunganui
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Eight ways to cut down on your power bill this winter
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'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI
Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.
Scott Simpson: ‘We’ve all been misled’ over SH25A
OPINION: Timeline for re-opening peninsula lifeline is dragging well into 2024.
Mergers and billions floated to future-proof local government
An independent panel says reform is essential.
Lives 'at risk': Red-light cameras being looked at for city
Red-light cameras are also expected to significantly help ease traffic congestion.
'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealed
Serious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.
Watch: Thieves bumble their way through vape store ram raid
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Premium debate: Why should Kiwis harden up after Govt spent billions?
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Heavy rain and possible thunderstorm as nasty weather bears down on North Island
Heavy rain to hit already drenched parts of North Island.
Opinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgrace
Opinion: The law-abiding citizens caught up in the disruption deserve better.
'Perfect': How to make NZ's best toastie
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St George’s Community Choir to perform Street Requiem in Thames
St George’s choir, of more than 40 singers, will be joined by 10 choristers from Auckland.
Eagle helicopter, armed police called after alleged firearms, disorder incident
Police were called to a disorder incident on Omanawa Rd.
Person arrested after fleeing crime scene with victims they assaulted
The offender assaulted multiple people and threatening them with a gun
Weather: About 380 lightning strikes in 48 hours
Nationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.
'People are hurting': Rates rise revealed - and not all councillors agree with it
However, the mayor says it is a "prudent decision".
'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz
Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.