'Game changer': Dentists praise directive putting fluoride in Tauranga's water
But one local council has 'serious concerns' with the directive and wants answers.
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Western Bay council raises questions about fluoridating water
In a statement, the council said it had serious concerns with the directive.
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Police were alerted at 3pm.
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Some fought tears, others apologised for protest actions, others clapped as decision made.
Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus
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Bloomfield tells councils to fluoridate water
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has today written to 14 authorities
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Letters to the editor: Showerhead type is wrong priority
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Te Puke horticulture student wins Animal and Plant Health scholarship
Best decision of my life", due to the extensive opportunities and career pathways
No housing for Tauranga Racecourse but neighbouring high-rises likely
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Luxon 'back into real issues, off the beach from Hawaii'
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Wastewater test results show gap in Bay Covid-19 case data
Experts agree self-reporting could lead to an undercount of the virus' spread.
Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways
Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.
'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing
'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'
Steamers squad for this year is named
All Blacks Aidan Ross and Sam Cane feature alongside 35 other men in the squad.
Schools evacuated, locked down: Ministry confirms six threats made
Some schools in Waikato, Thames, and Gisborne were affected.
'I thought he was in Te Puke!': Luxon heckled in Parliament over Hawaii holiday
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Wild weather: Several Coromandel roads closed
Motorists are urged to avoid travel until further notice.
Tauranga racecourse: Public submissions to be heard on reserve's future
Three options are shortlisted for the 85-hectare reserve.
SH35 collapse: Road to open temporarily through the week
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Covid update: 9256 new cases, 38 deaths, 822 in hospital
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Ella Williams crowned Queen of the Point
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Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'
"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."
Luxon's social media suggested he was working in Te Puke - he was actually overseas on holiday
National Party leader says he was in Hawaii and doesn't think the posts were misleading.
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Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads
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