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$194K in fines for unlawful discharge of animal effluent in Taupō
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Murder-accused mother on the run recaptured
Woman accused of killing of her 18-month-old daughter and who was on the run found.
Mum accused of toddler's murder cuts off monitoring bracelet, on the run
A mother who was to stand trial for murdering her toddler is on the run.
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Road blocked after truck and car crash near Matamata
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Two dead and three others badly injured in fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa
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Road reopens after serious State Highway 1, Tokoroa crash
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"Our structure has proven highly effective in managing the challenge of Covid-19."
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More than 1000 school kids exposed to measles at Rotorua camp
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Police appeal for information over missing Ngaruawahia man
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Man appears in court following firearms incident
A man charged relating to a firearms incident on Te Ngae Rd has today appeared in court.
Man charged with murder over Waikato death
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Kihikihi festival to celebrate ukuleles
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