Aucklander dominates North Island Stockcar Champs
The North Island Stockcar Championship was held over two nights at Baypark Speedway.
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Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga
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Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running
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NZ Championship series fires up at Woodville GP
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Hot, hot, hot! Temperatures soar in Bay of Plenty
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Nice save! Daring rescue of injured man wins lifesaving award
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