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Donated tapestry some of MTG’s many taonga: Gail Pope

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Community support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.

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Cuts to staff hours at Havelock North retirement village 'detrimental': worker

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Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted

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Rotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customers

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Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.

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Roading firm wins top business award, donuts win people's choice

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Tolaga Bay resident urges council action on historic wharf and hall

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Clive Bibby calls for Gisborne council to take over maintenance of the historic landmarks.

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Secrets of berry farm’s success

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Weathering the storm: Rural Support Trust helps farmers in need

22 Nov 03:55 PM

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Solar farm, terminal extension: Airport plan sets out ambitious future

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'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestock

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Council investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.

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Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun

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Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.

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