Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
A Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.
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All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal
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People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
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Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
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Two injured after police vehicle and quad bike crash
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Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
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Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
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Serious two-vehicle crash closes road in North Island
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Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
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Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
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Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
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Wilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in Whangamatā
Wilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.
Wheelchair rugby nationals in Te Awamutu: Four regions vie for glory
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Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
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'Hybrid player': All Black Sevens star signs with Chiefs
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Māori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goal
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Thames Valley rugby great Ray Wells remembered after passing at 86
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Taupō foodie releases cookbook with Kiwi classic inspired dishes
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