Thousands flock to 'chilled out' New Year's community celebrations
New Year's Eve celebrations across the city get the big thumbs up for many revellers.
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Dozens a day being turned away from deadly Bay beauty spot
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Joe's Farm: More than 15,000 head to Whangamatā for New Year's festival
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Meat cleaver, hacksaw, bong seized by court security
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Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party
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Hey Big Spender: Shopping centres reap rewards of bumper Boxing Day
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Man missing since Christmas Day found alive in car wreck
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