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New forestry requirement to remove slash from erosion-prone land
Changes to forestry rules will put power back into the hands of local communities.
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Carving kura is creating cultural pathways for rangatahi.
Tūrangi 'turned into a parking lot' by trucks
The number of trucks parking overnight in Tūrangi is causing concern for some.
Public report seeing Tom Phillips with and without his children 14 times last month
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Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene and an investigation is underway.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
Turua memorial wall inspired by firefighter
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DoC starts voluntary booking system for New Zealand's busiest day walk
DoC urges trampers to book ahead this summer, to protect the popular national park.
Eyes peeled for Chilean needlegrass in the haystack
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Te Pāti Māori candidate wasn't home during 'invasion'
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke doubles down on claims of racist attacks.
Critical injuries after car hits pedestrian in South Auckland
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Club report: Tauhara Women’s Luncheon Club
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Thumbs up and thumbs down
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SH1 to close on two days for truck removal, 53km added to journey
SH1 south of Taupō will close yet again for a truck to be removed from Bulli Pt.
Man who died in Whangamatā crash named
A vehicle went into a creek in Port Rd in Whangamatā.
Maori wrestler aiming to soar in upcoming showcase
Te Raukura Hawke aims to be the first Maori to win the Warrior Wrestling title.
Research to reveal effect of climate change on the Waikato River
The Waikato River supplies drinking water to around one-third of New Zealand’s population.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
Government gives Ruapehu Alpine Lifts another bailout
It is the fourth multimillion-dollar bailout since November last year.