Seven people arrested after police seize firearms in Taupō, Hawke's Bay
Police have not ruled-out further arrests and the operation is ongoing.
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Near real-time monitoring at White Island lost after instruments fail
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Provisional appointment for Bay of Plenty District Commander role
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Sam Uffindell and the era of boarding school bullies
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McClay: Nats panel that picked Uffindell took assault admission 'very seriously'
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Rotorua Business Awards reveals finalists
Rotorua Business Chamber chief executive describes calibre of finalists as 'magnificent'.
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All Blacks captain Sam Cane feels the weight of a nation.
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Loo paper supply at risk over staff lockout - union
The lockout comes after workers called for an inflation adjustment to their salaries.
Crash near Okere Falls, one passing lane blocked
Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm.
'We'll fix Rotorua': RDRR members launch election campaign
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Ardern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winter
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Ten charged after gang-related fight Taupō CBD
A firearm was allegedly seen and presented but not discharged.
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Taking to the stage for cause close to hearts
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'This is not just about pay': Station officer on why firefighters are striking
Fire and Emergency says there may be delays in reaching some jobs during the strikes.
House left 'splattered in blood' after fight, police apologise for response
The home owner said two people were allegedly fighting "right up against the windows".
'Appalling, shameful mess': Motorists doing burnouts turn 'jewel' into a 'disgrace'
'We have basically seen it become a quagmire'.
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20 golds! Kiwi squash stars finish Comm Games in style
New Zealand's most successful Games has been capped by their most successful athlete.
Omicron outbreak: Child among 13 Covid-related deaths, 4006 new cases today
Expert predicts thousands of infections each day for the foreseeable future.
Rotorua netball star gets hair chopped off by Black Fern
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