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Greerton's Cherry Blossom Festival axed after nearly 20 years
The festival started in 2007 to celebrate spring and the cherry blossoms.
$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washout
The 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.
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Cirque Bon Bon bringing spectacle to Tauranga
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About 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.
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'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase
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Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
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Tama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme Iti
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Indigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chief
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'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing
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'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dying
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'A city that’s growing up': New $45m council building unveiled
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Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
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'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this Government
Iwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed.
Three tests, surplus of Twenty20s as Black Caps summer fixtures announced
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'Crazy couple of days': Chiefs most represented club in All Blacks squad after losing final
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Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
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Local election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting day
Nominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.
'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire
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Transport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridge
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Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
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