New Zealand's wettest major centre in 2022 revealed
La Niña was one of the primary drivers of last year’s weather patterns.
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Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users
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Hip-hop and R&B fans 'gutted' by last-minute Juicy Fest cancellation
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Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency
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Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun
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'New Zealand vibes': Festivalgoers travel from all over country to Bay Dreams
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'Really awesome': Parents welcome babies on New Year's Day
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Tauranga man 'a lot more careful' after two-time melanoma diagnosis
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Jo Raphael: New Year's resolutions need stickability
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How to take care of your mental health this summer
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Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue
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'Massive event': L.A.B take out top 5 singles ahead of hometown show
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Stay safe and be responsible this summer, warn police
Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.
Jo Raphael: Ease up on the booze for a clear head
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Tommy Wilson: No one has been made poor by giving
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Bay businesses ready for 'busy summer' as international tourists return
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Another holly, jolly Bay of Plenty news parody
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'This is it': Devastating development in writer's health battle
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Booming summer: Thousands to hit the music festivals and events in the region for weeks
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Luke Kirkness: Common sense must prevail over the summer break
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Sonya Bateson: Christmas is a time to cherish family and home
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Regional council posts $10m deficit
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Appeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustified
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