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Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
Grieving family's appeal to Kiwi women after mother killed in Queensland lawnmower incident
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Motorists are told to expect delays.
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Risk of thunderstorms, hail for parts of NZ tomorrow
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Justice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact families
One barrister says the court delays are hurting people.
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