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Tragic river crossing: Father avoids conviction
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Hamilton Ray White branch fined $1m for price fixing
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Bonus cut for Kiwi bank boss
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Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
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Kiwi plastic surgeon saves soldier's life
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Kiwi's death sentence judge a 'reluctant' servant
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Man robbed while with prostitute
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New Cathedral Square design unveiled
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities
Local charities in the Bay of Plenty received support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local charities in the Bay of Plenty received support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters
Lotto winner Lou Te Keeti talks to Gareth Morgan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters
Lou Te Keeti talks to Gareth Morgan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Is it time for Tauranga Moana Museum?
NZ's 5th largest city still without a museum. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi kids tackle silent film
Tauranga is host of a silent film festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi kids tackle silent film
Tauranga is host of a silent film festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.