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'Horrendous': Residents' scathing verdict on state of roads
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GP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treat
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Mayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'
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Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
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'Soul-crushing': Residents air views on selling local reserves for housing
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Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
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Controversial Murupara doctor able to practice again
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Council investigating targeted rate for emergency housing
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