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Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
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Big things, small place: Mount Maunganui drone-maker wins top NZ hi-tech award
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Demand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānau
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Opinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine's darkest hours
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Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
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Police 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incident
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Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
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