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Council asks for patience while homeowners are upset over its poorly maintained roads.
GP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treat
Judge declines to release medicines imported from India.
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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