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      <news:title>A sneak peak at the South Waikato Aquatics Centre</news:title>
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      <news:title>Rotorua Museum construction wraps up a decade after quake closure</news:title>
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      <news:title>City Rail Link boosts Auckland rail patronage to seven-year high</news:title>
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      <news:title>Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds</news:title>
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      <news:title>Auckland CBD height limits could be scrapped</news:title>
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      <news:title>Strengthening El Niño starting to be felt across Northland - regional council</news:title>
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      <news:title>Proposed cell tower ruffles feathers in Twizel</news:title>
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      <news:title>Controversial Ruakākā ocean sewage pipeline moves closer</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:43:00+12:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fixing historic, contentious Petone Wharf one step closer</news:title>
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      <news:title>Council hits the accelerator on Rolleston ring-road roundabout</news:title>
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      <news:title>$14.9 million decision point for Whakatāne War Memorial Hall</news:title>
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