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'There was debris flying everywhere... I saw furniture and things flying past.'
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Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
Serious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in place
The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.
Teen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest found
The two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.
Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
Police appeal for information after body found in public toilet
The man’s death has been referred to the coroner.
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The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching
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'Absolutely thrilled': Thousands flock to events in Tauranga over Easter break
Jazz, sports, egg hunts and sharing the Christian Easter message drew the crowds.
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School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
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Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
Kiwi horseman and 'brave' mare compete in jumping world cup final
They are the first Kiwis to make the final since 2011 and the first to compete since 2015.
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The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
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'This is for the new generation': Community comes together for cultural celebration
Hundreds turned up to Rotorua's first Sikh Parade over the long weekend.
Basketball: Rising star and the unclear pathway to going pro
Rotorua Boys' High School student Elijah Fonotia dreams of making it big in the NBA.
How NZ is helping the China Women's Sevens team chase its Olympic dream
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'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty
The watch is in place from 10pm on Sunday until 5am tomorrow.
Removal of mountain memorial to slain backpacker discussed
Monica Cantwell was killed on November 20, 1989, a week into a short visit to New Zealand.
‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victims
Whānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.
'I just love jazz': Downtown Carnival delights at Tauranga National Jazz Festival
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The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to ‘savage’ attack on pet dog
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Music, laughter and love remembered ahead of '8 Scott Ave' opening night
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Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better
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Sonya Bateson: How dare I suggest introducing a fee for a public space, right?
OPINION: I can feel the anger of some letter writers and social media commenters already.
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One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ
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Mark Lister: A lucrative quarter, despite the volatility
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Netballer Tayla Earle 'really excited' to play in hometown after five years
"I think it will be a really special game," the Northern Mystics player said.