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Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.
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Luke Kirkness: It's time we grasped the housing nettle
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Our Women installation celebrates Rotorua women in business
Rotorua women are being celebrated this International Women's Day.
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Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker
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Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards
The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.
Lengthy wait for High Court attempted murder trial
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Toi Ohomai charity house sells at auction for $385,000
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