Exclusive: Alleged ‘Mr Big’ behind 500kg drug shipment extradited from Spain to NZ
Alleged drug kingpin appeared in NZ court, granted interim name suppression.
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Setting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for plan
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Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
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Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
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Now hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest
'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'
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Comment: Group tapping workforce opportunities
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Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
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Crankworx to return to Rotorua 'bigger and better'
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Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
Business digest: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates success at annual Excellence Awards
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