'Mass exodus': Workers leaving for Aussie as new home builds fall further
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Korrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guilty
A man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.
'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
Council commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.
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Mount Maunganui brawl: 10th man denies rioting and wounding charges
Accused remanded in custody.
Heavy rain warning and strong wind watch issued for Coromandel
MetService has upgraded the forecast to orange for Coromandel.
‘Extremely grateful’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
TECT chair said project “one of the most exciting and significant projects” in a lifetime.
'Living here you feel like a bottom feeder and scum'
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Welcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team
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Local Focus: From an old deer farm to a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Deer farm now a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Body down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude Takao
Third man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.
'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck
'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'
'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck
"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."
Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel
A front is expected to move southwards over northern New Zealand.
Letters: Let's hope Cameron Rd cycleway will be better used than Mount
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'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addict
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Leading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanket
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The Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?
Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Third man charged with murder of Claude Takao
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Elderly 'going without' meals: Pilot project aims to help struggling superannuants
'Really sad to think some of them are going a day without a meal or not eating.'
DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man
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Wilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum
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