Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'
'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.
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Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after bus, car collide on West Coast
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'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
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Waikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition shows
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'Nuts': Concerns over speed increasing to 100km/h on road beside disability centre
'They haven’t thought this through whatsoever.'
The organisation using surplus food for social good
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‘Humble beginnings’: Teen mum’s inspiring journey to dance success
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Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
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4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
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'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000
'Bright lights, big city, black tie': Big changes afoot for beloved event
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NZ log market steady despite Chinese New Year slowdown - Marcus Musson
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Thriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeed
Parents said the week-long programmes had been great for their children.
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Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.