Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect
The visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.
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Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
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Olympian Eric Murray reveals renovation therapy - 'we lived pretty rough for a while'
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'Horrific and extreme': Man found with child sex abuse images avoids jail
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RSA left redfaced after blackface incident apologises, says it was 'worn in innocence'
“We did not pick up that it had the potential to offend."
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
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'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”
Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
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Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
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‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
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To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
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New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.
Decision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discovered
The pool has been part of Hastings summers for decades, but more issues have been found.
Basketball dream for teen Hawke’s Bay ballers
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Positive lift in dairy prices at latest GDT
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Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost
The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
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'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue
Two similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.