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Te Arawa's mightiest totara has fallen.
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Luke Kirkness: The impact of social media on local politics
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Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
No booze sales before 10am: Alcohol policy changes proposed
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OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.
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The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
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'Get out and do something': Action plan for city centre adopted
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Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution
The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.
Why kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this year
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Live: 12 Covid-related deaths; 536 people in hospital
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Spike in applications for bollards outside Bay businesses
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