Driver flees police, allegedly ditches car and steals another in Rotorua
The driver was signalled to stop about 10.30am.
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Letters: Stage one of Lakefront revamp underwhelming
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Representation review could affect Māori ward structure
Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.
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Troy Kingi and The Upperclass to headline festival
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Logging truck trailer detaches, hits car - police
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'Cool' and 'kid-friendly': Visitors' verdict on the lakefront
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Jury considering verdict in Ōpōtiki murder trial sent home for the night
The jury in an Ōpōtiki murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.
World-leading app to train teachers in te reo Māori
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$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary
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