National pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi procession
Labour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.
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CPR was performed but the man died of his injuries.
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Weather wipes out last remaining sensors on Whakaari
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Man injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launched
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Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
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BoP highway reopened after slips and flooding
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Live: BoP townships isolated due to flooding, slips, river reaches second warning level
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Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent
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Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
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