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'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid
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'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid

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The kids are all right: Where is the next generation of Black Caps batters?
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The kids are all right: Where is the next generation of Black Caps batters?

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'We can’t continue doing what we’re doing': Henry outlines how to improve domestic rugby
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'We can’t continue doing what we’re doing': Henry outlines how to improve domestic rugby

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'We can’t continue doing what we’re doing': Henry outlines how to improve domestic rugby
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'We can’t continue doing what we’re doing': Henry outlines how to improve domestic rugby

Sir Graham Henry will serve as an independent selector under Dave Rennie.

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'We’re making new history here': Iconic speedway rebuilt for future
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Beaten in broad daylight: 74yo man coward-punched outside fish and chip shop
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Beaten in broad daylight: 74yo man coward-punched outside fish and chip shop

The Whangārei man has spoken about his ordeal that left him with a brain bleed.

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Fulton Hogan employee dies while helping stranded driver on Waikato Expressway worksite
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Fulton Hogan employee dies while helping stranded driver on Waikato Expressway worksite

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'Shocking situation': Anger as two libraries, pool lose Sunday hours
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'Shocking situation': Anger as two libraries, pool lose Sunday hours

Tauranga council made cost-cutting call behind closed doors, without consulting locals.

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'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid
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12 May 05:00 PM
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Editorial: Clarity needs to emerge from the quagmire of local government reforms
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Editorial: Clarity needs to emerge from the quagmire of local government reforms

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12 May 05:00 PM
Businesses urged to use toolkit to help those struggling with mental health
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Businesses urged to use toolkit to help those struggling with mental health

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12 May 05:00 PM
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