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Police positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies.
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Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
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Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
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Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Desert Rd to reopen, further work required later
The state highway has been closed between Tūrangi and Waiōuru since January 13.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
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Motorway mayhem: Car fire closes northbound lanes on SH20
Delays expected by fire on Auckland motorway system
Woman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rock
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Supper Club charity fundraiser
The French river cruise prize package is sold for $29,000 to top bidder Dennis Walsh and Cathie Waites at Rotorua's Supper Club charity fundraiser.
Rotorua police and protesters face off over Tarawera pipeline works
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Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis
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Hunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is on
A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.
‘A rite of passage’: Skyline Rotorua celebrates 40 years
More than 15 million passengers have ridden the gondola in four decades.
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Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
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'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
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Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
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Louise McCaughan seeks a 'nana' to teach old-school skills in Kerikeri.
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Hunters donate venison to needy families in Southland
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Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
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