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Body found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019
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Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
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Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo
They believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.
OnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights group
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'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
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How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
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Police on alert ahead of Hastings funeral
Police are monitoring traffic between Napier and Hastings for a funeral.
Michael Every talks Trump on The Country
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Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
Hamilton's new RVs: The likely winners and losers
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Hawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in Thailand
The Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.
The council with almost 50 vacant roles
'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'
'Past it now': Tupaea moves on from horror injury after All Blacks recall
The 14-test All Black has been recalled for the first time since his horror knee injury.
Council working to keep gifted farm free from wastewater
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Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93
Dempsey Corkran, the only Lake Alice staff member charged, has died aged 93.
Local election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting day
Nominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.
Could spiders help NZ's farms?
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Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Students will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.
Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.
Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.
'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno
'I just knew that one day this would happen.'
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world
Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.
'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire
'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
Rockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicorn
Halter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.
Hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responses
Johnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing.