Rain cancels drive-though vax event in Tauranga and Whakatāne
Vaccination drives in Tauranga and Whakatāne are cancelled.
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Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
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'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
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Livestream lets speedway rev up
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'Out of the blue' development: Hearing for new Te Puna bottle store adjourned
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Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the kiwifruit labour shortage predictions
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Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
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