Police keep watch over freedom campers
Designated freedom camping sites are being well utilised by campers under lockdown.
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Police give Te Puke lockdown reminders
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Neighbourly connection encouraged
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Firefighters ask people to be extra careful
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Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB
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Truck hits large fallen tree on highway
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Zero rates rise - councillors' agreed goal
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Teen swimming for a cause close to home
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Police diverting traffic in Te Puke town centre
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Piano practice: Self-isolation spent learning song
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$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff
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Govt rules out relaxing drug testing in forestry industry
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Kiri Gillespie: Water hoggers need to heed Bay's water restrictions
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Labour Party candidate for the Bay of Plenty 2020 confirmed
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One person dies after crash in Te Puke
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Water ban in place for Te Puke area
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