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Bay residents evacuate after early morning quake
A massive 7.1 magnitude quake has struck off New Zealand's east coast.
Mayor demands apology from councillor for online post
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'Boozy' business stuck in limbo due to epidemic notice
Ankush Konde just wants a yes or a no.
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Local Focus: Cousins world premiere held in Rotorua
The movie of three wahine Māori premiered in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Had a gutsful': Gunshot fired during gang stoush at Rotorua lake
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Cousins film has world premiere in Rotorua
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Marguerita St crash: Three people taken into custody
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Men appear in court after car flips on Fenton St
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Wastewater leaks into Lake Rotorua, swimming advised against
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Grant to screen Rotorua kids for learning difficulties
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