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Severe weather warnings lifted, people urged to stay away from rivers, floodwaters
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Weather: Heavy rain causes road closures
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One Love fans making their own vibes in wake of cancellation
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'Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding,'
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'Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding,'
Tauranga: One Love cancelled, Black Sticks game today is off
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'The right person for the job': Tauranga principals keen to see Jan Tinetti pick up education portfolio
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Mark Lister: Hipkins’ chances hinge on the economy
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Sports clubs to ramp up ‘Hands off' campaign for Tauranga Domain, Baypark
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Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
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Jo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shameful
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Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
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