Small rise in first-time offenders as Covid 'impact' felt
But the district commander says it is only a "blip" and crime as a whole is down.
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Prisoners refurbish bikes for youth
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Snow on the way for Desert Road
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2020 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards canned
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