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Live updates: Severe thunderstorm alert for central North Island as Cyclone Tam’s tail remains
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large area of the central North Island, from Hawke’s Bay through Bay of ...
Alcohol retailers fight Rotorua’s proposed freeze on new liquor off-licences
Prominent alcohol retailers have voiced opposition to a proposed freeze on new off-licences opening in Rotorua. A medical ...
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Insightful North Island experiences
Curved like a smile across the North Island’s east coast, the Bay of Plenty and the string of towns threading its white-sand shorelines is a popular destination for New Zealanders, especially in ...
'Hidden harm': Wood smoke's impact on Rotorua's health
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood ...
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Aucklanders warned to brace for severe thunderstorms, hail as wild weather hits North Island
"However, in areas of Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula, and Bay of Plenty west of Rotorua, there is a ... The east coast of the North Island is also in the firing line with weather warnings ...
'Island in the wilderness': Rural residents challenge Bay of Plenty boundary changes
The Representation Commission is consulting on its electoral boundary review that will see changes to the Tauranga, Bay of ...
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10 Days In New Zealand - The Perfect Itinerary
1. Auckland & Waiheke Island – North Island 2. Waitomo & Matamata – North Island 3. Hobbiton & Rotorua – North Island 4. Rotorua – North Island 5. Queenstown – South Island 6.