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Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case
Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.
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'Give it a go just for a week in your house...and see how easy it is.'
WBOP Council adopts rates increase
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted a rate increase.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
$4300 e-bike giveaway: Family sharing one car declared the winners
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Whakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'
Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.
Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival
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Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
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2022 Toi Ohomai Baywide Premier Women's Club Rugby final preview
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Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
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Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action
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Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
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Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga
The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.
Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union
The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.
New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days
Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.
Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga
The road is closed until further notice.
Letters: 'Haranguing' kids from sidelines at sports games is not okay
Our readers have their say.
Samantha Motion: US opioid crisis is lapping at our shores - is NZ ready?
Many who die from the drug do not know they have taken it.
'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future
"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."
Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand
A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.
House fire that destroyed 'everything' treated as accidental
A young family 'lost absolutely everything' in the blaze.
Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back
A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.
Comment | Let MPs share controversial views - then let the voters decide
OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.
The Premium Debate: Lower GST on new builds needed
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the slide in new builds.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner
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SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
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'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
Multiple factors drive lower-than-forecast kiwifruit harvest
This season was expected to have a record-breaking crop of at least 190 million trays.
Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
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