Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo
Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.
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'It's only a matter of time. It's on all of us to be prepared as best we can.'
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Occupancy rates for short-term accommodation are at their lowest since June last year.
Opposition to Links Ave cul-de-sac trial rises ahead of Monday start
The council says it is prioritising the safety of the school children over motorists.
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Police are calling on anyone with information that may help.
Protest motorcade makes its way down TEL
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Christmas appeal launches as foodbank braces for record demand
The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its six-week annual Christmas Appeal.
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Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
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The young boy also had flu-like symptoms but was not tested for Covid-19.
Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy
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Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
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Zizi Sparks: Kiwis should be doing everything to reduce the risk of Covid-19
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Proposed plans for making public access to Omanawa Falls safe have been revealed.
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Lifting Bay jab rate could prevent 100 Covid deaths in 2022
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125 Covid cases; PM responds to protests across NZ
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Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
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Number of local dog attacks revealed, owners warned
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