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![Five times unlucky: The candidate with the least votes for Auckland mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Five times unlucky: The candidate with the least votes for Auckland mayor
'If I hadn't been running I would have voted for Phil,' Alezix Heneti says.
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One dad's battle goes to heart of human rights
The HDC interfered with the privacy of a severely disabled boy. His parents want change.
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Live: Crowds gather for call to prayer, two minutes' silence
Today marks one week since the massacre of 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
![A glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
A glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare condition
Discover more about rare disorders through the eyes of sufferers on Rare Disease Day.
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DHB deficits hit $240m, double predictions
DHB deficits have climbed 100 per cent higher than predicted to $240m in one year.
![Former All Black Guildford goes back to school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Former All Black Guildford goes back to school
Former All Black enjoys his new role but still has aspirations to return to rugby.
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More rain and thunder on its way
Rain and possibly thunder and lightning are expected to lash parts of the country again as MetService issues a severe weather watch for Manawatu down to Buller.
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Missing sailor found alive
Mystery had surrounded the whereabouts of missing 20-year-old novice sailor who has been found 16km south of Cape Runaway.