'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday Honour
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
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Shaun Stevenson confirms departure from Chiefs
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Did Donald's slip of the tongue reveal new Chiefs coach?
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NZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improves
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'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
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Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
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$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on
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Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
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Editorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue light
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One person with critical injuries after Hamilton crash involving car and pedestrian
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZ
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Hawks set for home game of the season despite weekend losses
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Fire at Tauranga restaurant
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Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
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Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
Armed police in Mount Maunganui
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'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
'We are really rapt': Napier shelter secures $115k for pilot launch
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Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
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Armed police responding to gun report seize toy
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King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor
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'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
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Silver Ferns legend Kopua leaves mark in shock netball comeback
'Absolutely loved every minute of it'.
'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move
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Former Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
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'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
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Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
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82-year-old completes marathon swim for heart research fundraiser
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