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A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".
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WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
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WorkSafe charges 'relief' for Whakaari victims' family
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Bay of Plenty man denies murder, trial to come
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Second QC pushes for Whakaari / White Island inquiry
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