'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
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Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.
Rotorua walkers go pink to raise thousands of dollars for charity
Annual event helps support Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's work.
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
Te Pāti Māori claims police operation targeting Mongrel Mob was ‘terrorism’ with ‘racist agenda’
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Residents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.
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The road is down to one lane with stop/go in place.
Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
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Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
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Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
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Guns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrests
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Mayor rejects conspiracy theory claims
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Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
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Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
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'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
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White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
'Couldn’t be more proud': School dance crew take top title
It is the third time the Zenith crew have won the overall title.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
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Lifeline: Surprise $25,000 grant helps keep country's busiest CAB open
'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.
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Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
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Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
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Iconic Rotorua business Duck Tours up for sale
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Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.