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Shane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon Brown
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Exclusive: Death of two women during pregnancy among NZ maternity system's harm cases
The Herald has obtained details of major harm and death events in the maternity system.
'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”
Fire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’
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Serious crash closes State Highway 14 in Kaipara
Police said the highway will be closed for several hours while they investigate.
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Large vegetation breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
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Russian oligarch buys former Ashburton council building
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‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash
Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.
$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attempt
The 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.