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Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient

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‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industries

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Young guns set to soar as new-look Hawks ready to take flight

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The Hawks start a new season on Wednesday, aiming for the first title in 20 years.

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‘It had such a buzz’: Opera in the Garden set for revival

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'Believe in yourself': Students tackle environmental challenges at expo

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Opinion

Opinion: Trump tariffs challenge NZ’s global trade position

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Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund

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'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jail

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‘A good job’: Seymour stands by school lunch programme

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Why tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted

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Fire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and Coromandel

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.

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'Best of the Bay': Hawke’s Bay couple spot gap in market for premium gift boxes

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Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?

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Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support

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The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.

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Flaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts

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SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā

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Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.

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