The race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top job
Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.
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Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.
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Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.
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Investigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.
Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident
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Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
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Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
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Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
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Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes
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How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
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'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
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'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.
Trust Tairāwhiti plans 'proactive approach' to tackle Gisborne's dropping cruise bookings
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Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence
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'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.
The 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the US
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Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads
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Govt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis
'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'
'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
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“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.”
The Country: Sporting legends at Fieldays
A cast of 1000s including the PM, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, and Monty Betham.
Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism
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Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community
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Not-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's death
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