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Island's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.
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Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
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Mayor rejects conspiracy theory claims
Rising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting.
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House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
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Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
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Grey nomads: Plea to attract mobile spenders
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Freedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say locals
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Road naming decision finally made after five years
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'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
'Final piece of the puzzle': Marina and industrial park consents granted
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New things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summer
Let’s gear up for the warmer months.
'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarship
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Leaders seeking a slice of $1.2b Govt infrastructure fund to meet Jones, Peters
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Ōpōtiki ratepayers face bigger rates bill before Christmas
'It's going to be overwhelming for people, especially at that time of the year.'
Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
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‘Kick in the guts’: Rates bill shock for commercial property owner
'In one year? What are they thinking?'
Boatie warned after altercation on Whakatāne wharf
Steve Wright laid an assault complaint after an altercation at the boat ramp.
Three months of big rates bills
One councillor says a lot of locals are worried about their rates bills.
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Some people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.
Iconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition
'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'
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'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
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