Glider killed in accident 'friendly, social' man
The glider had been flying for decades and came from a family of aviators.
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Taupo crash victims named
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SPCA calls for jailing of puppy basher
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Families help after kids vandalise school
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Elderly man's dog attacked again
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Kaikohe man dedicates graduation to late brother
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Rugby: Old Boys Marist stay unbeaten
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Rugby: Kamo break Premier duck
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Extra 66 cops in North, 3 stations go 24/7
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Arrest after man cuts brother's dog's throat
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Kaikohe police and CYF staff hit the streets
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Teens in stolen car were on bail
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