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It will see Govt support increase in line with inflation of over 7 per cent.
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Singer Denise Norton performs on March 26 in Thames
Board riders hit Whangamata
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Waihi Warm-up Party which features the well-received Undie 500 race.
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade at Ngātea.
Mitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged.
Architect's design up for house of the year
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Can you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competition
The local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
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It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
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Editorial: Teachers dispute another tricky problem to navigate
A major strike would highlight the cost of living crunch.
Great progress on restoring vital Coromandel roading link
Drone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage
'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'
'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.
Readers share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retire
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Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood
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Mark Lister: Warren Buffett gives the secret sauce to earn millions
Holding onto shares for the long term could reap big benefits.
'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homeless
Laura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.
Sonya Bateson: Drag performance for children just cute, wholesome fun
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A person dies after crash on Tamatea Arikinui Drive
Police inquiries are continuing.
'Hugely needed': Building to start on two new schools for Ōmokoroa next year
The primary school and secondary school would cater to to more than 1100 students.
Shock split: Dame Valerie Adams announces marriage break-up
'We both remain entirely committed to our beautiful children".
200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?
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Susan Devoy opens up about 'humiliating' Treasure Island moment
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Coastguard, rescue helicopter responding to Bay of Plenty mayday call
Coastguard crews from Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki are on their way to the boat.
State Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridge
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes.
Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay
Contact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.
World Avocado Congress coming to NZ next month
The World Avocado Congress takes place in Auckland next month.