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Thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty
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One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ
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Council buys Grey St building to make way for laneway
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Zespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in China
Smuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.
Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m
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'Finally': International students are back - and it's worth millions
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Easter traffic: Delays in Tauranga after crash on State Highway 29A
The cars collided just after 3pm.
Nine Mitchell Te Kani murder accused heading to trial
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'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
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Horse and rider to compete in world cup in 'pinch yourself' moment
Phillip Steiner is New Zealand's first representative in eight years.
'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua
“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”
Armed police arrest man in rural area south of Rotorua
The man is facing a number of charges in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Letters to the editor: Retailers should take responsibility for abandoned trolleys
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'Only the most dedicated can stick it out': Tauranga rower named national champ
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