Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
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Girl, 7, steps on hypodermic needle in park
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Police attend sudden-death incident on Matakana Island
Police say they will release more information about the incident as it becomes available.
Police inquiry into baby boy's injuries ongoing
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Orca pair hunt in shallow water at Mount Maunganui
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Bay Dreams team urge patience on roads as festival begins
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