Mixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppers
Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.
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DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.
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Bin removal at popular lake causes two-year stink
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Officers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into court
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Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
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