Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
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The source of the spill is not yet known.
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Sewerage system failure causes Tauriko School to close
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SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
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'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Mount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospital
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Man arrested after serious incident in Mount Maunganui overnight
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EVES annual awards celebrate top performers
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Man pulled from harbour faces several charges
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