Police officer breaches trespass order, unlawfully takes firewood
The firewood was taken without permission from the Kaingaroa Forest.
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$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businesses
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'Shocking and ridiculous': Holiday park owner vows to fight $680k fine
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Methamphetamine offender jailed for Bookabach arson
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Sir Howard Morrison's daughter admits $1.3m fraud
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Government still mulling White Island probe
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Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
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White Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue
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Sir Howard Morrison's daughter admits four fraud offences
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Adrian Hutchings died in a car accident in September but leaves behind a legacy in others.
White Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated
Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart
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Young woman and partner named as accused killer in murder case
A 21-year-old man was found dead at a block of flats on Dominion Rd earlier this year.
Anti-child abuse campaigner betrayed community, court hears
Tracy Livingstone was sentenced for stealing from a child abuse prevention group.
Total takings! Reporoa cafe's gift to loved worker
The lady was being treated to a whole day of cafe earnings for her Christmas treat.
Helicopter pilot told injured tourists to get in water, averting serious injuries
Pilot Tim Barrow says lives were at risk and he wasn't about to pull out the rule book.
'I am not a violent or angry person': Acquitted man speaks
Taratoa Hori Hokianga was accused of the manslaughter of his stepfather.
'Dreadful decision': Families split between hospitals
"People had to make a decision as to where they would go and who they would be with."
'Instinct' behind helicopter 'heroes' at White Island
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