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Tauranga Sikh temple brawl: Five in court

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Judges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awards

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Charities team up to launch food distribution service

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Woman found on beach: Jo Sione-Lauaki victim of foul play, police reveal

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Waikare Gorge realignment: $118m lifeline for project on key Hawke's Bay highway

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'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret

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A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.

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Te Awamutu Library marks 150th anniversary with family activities and games

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New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant

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Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games
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Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games

05 Sep 05:00 PM

The milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.

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