Money laundering trial: $20k cash could have been from business sale, not drug money, jury hears
The jury has heard the latest in a trial involving a woman accused of money laundering.
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Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
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Young chef takes on culinary competition grand finals
Sam Warena will compete at the grand finals of the 2021 Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award.
Short and sweet exhibitions showcasing art skills
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Q&A with Miss Rotorua 2021 winner Kogi So
Last weekend Kogi So was crowned Miss Rotorua 2021.
Money laundering trial: Large deposits made across 31 bank accounts - expert
A jury is to decide if Paula Toleafoa knew cash she was spending was drug money.
More than 3500 houses needed in 13 months – council report
'We're probably going to miss that target,' says council's district development deputy.
Zizi Sparks: Kiwis should be doing everything to reduce the risk of Covid-19
Opinion: Workers facing vaccine mandates need to see the bigger picture.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
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Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?
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Not everyone agrees the tourism market will return to what it once was.
'Scary time to be in tourism': Accommodation hit hard, data shows
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Drug money laundering trial: Abusive calls played to jury
Police forensic accountant gives evidence in Paula Toleafoa's trial.
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'We were this close to giving up': How national dance champs overcame obstacles
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'Covid shuffle': The Christmas Parade is on - with some adaptations
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Kidnapped, bound, beaten: Gang women bash victim over drug debt
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Two bore casings failed in three weeks - coincidence or sign of more action?
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Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle
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Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
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Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM
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