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'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
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Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
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Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovation
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South Auckland councillor to stand down at next elections
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Bin removal at popular lake causes two-year stink
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Gisborne Council eyes medium-density housing to address crisis
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Govt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrage
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Rainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?
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