Large scrub fire: Tourist attraction praised for evacuation, restricted season begins
The Bay of Plenty moved to a restricted fire season this morning.
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'If the funder does not act on this urgently, we are likely to need to restructure.'
Sacked worker demanded $100m of money, gold bullion after refusing to get Covid vaccine
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Three-metre cavity closes part of Tauranga state highway
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