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Security guard brings Christmas magic back to Whangārei's Strand
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Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
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Cathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two years
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Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
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Hot rods rev up for Toy Run to aid sick children
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Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills take Hawke’s Bay talent to Las Vegas world champs
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'Death spiral' warning for public transport in Hawke’s Bay as NZTA issues new targets
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Rise of new farming sector in the 1930s
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'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food drive
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'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account
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Breaking barriers: No Limits Paratriathlon celebrates inclusion
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Woman found dead after entering water near Waipu River mouth overnight
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'We expect a vast improvement': Decision on bar's licence renewal bid
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