How NZ will honour Elizabeth, PM praises 'incredible woman'
New Zealand will hold a memorial service and a proclamation ceremony in coming days.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on death of Queen Elizabeth II. Video / NZ Herald
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The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Tauranga in 1963.
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96. Video / Getty / AP / NZ Herald
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Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
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'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'
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Public toilets shifted to replace fire-damaged block
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1653 new Covid cases, 254 people in hospital and 12 deaths
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Envirohub BOP welcoming entries for sustainable challenges
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Rolling out the green carpet
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River of dreams: $1.1m waterside development opens
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Opinion: Lack of women running for local body elections part of bigger problem
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And the service already has buy-in.
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