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Awards to recognise dedication
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Boogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues two
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Have you seen this truck? Police seek info on burglaries
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Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
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Iconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it back
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Climate change: Parts of NZ could be getting hotter and drier more quickly than we think
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One person killed in Tauranga crash, second person 'critical' in hospital
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Cricket: Te Puke’s Bay of Plenty Cup final opponents found
The final is to be played in January.
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Sharemarket well-positioned for 2024 after stronger-than-expected year - Mark Lister
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Whakatāne gang funeral: Police make 15 arrests, seize guns, knives, knuckle duster
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