Early election voting begins today: Everything you need to know
The advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.
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Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'
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Christopher Luxon proves he's in Te Puke by holding up today's Te Puke Times paper
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Fire fighters set social media ablaze with hilarious videos
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A beacon for indigenous culture
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Horror night as three dead in separate crashes
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T20 Black Clash: Latest players named for iconic game in Mount Maunganui
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Te Pāti Māori candidate tops informal audience poll at chamber event
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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into water
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Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcano
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'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
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'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepoint
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Young minds build up a head of steam
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