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Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.
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Video of a violent brawl emerges on social media.
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No arrests as Waihī Beach homicide investigation continues
No one has been arrested at this time.
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'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified
Three serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.
White Island survivor who suffered horrific burns is 'up and alert'
Family of a White Island tragedy survivor has revealed he is "up and alert".
Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported
Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.
It's water polo ... with a twist
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Lifejackets save boaties after their boat crashes off a sandbar near Pukehina Coast
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Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'
Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.
Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee
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From NZ to Miami: Anna's cheerleading adventure
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Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected
'This is one of those situations where the actions of a few have impacted the many.'
White Island teen survivor watches funeral for entire family from hospital bed
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Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds
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New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
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Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick
Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
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