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Tim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.
Call for more rural psychologists to help farmers
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Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
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Home sweet re-home for 80% of on-notice village tenants
Notice went to 39 people - most have already found new accommodation.
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Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
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Traffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commuters
Traffic delays are affecting those heading to the event at Mystery Creek.
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The addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces
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'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
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On The Up: No mercy – four mothers take on daughters in football match
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‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
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Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great
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Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
Fashion in the Fieldays with Glenn Dwight
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Mount Maunganui section bought for £4000 sixty years ago - what will it sell for now?
Agents reluctant to pin a price on rare waterfront property.
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt
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Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b by 2025
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Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.
'You are on notice': Council pulls Māori ward videos after Hobson's Pledge legal letter
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Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
The Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' report
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The race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top job
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