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Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
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Thai woman named as person killed in Southland crash
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Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings
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Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
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Napier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy group
Proposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.
Afternoon quiz: Which dog breed is known for its distinctive ‘bat ears’?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition
The winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday.
‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti
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Watch: Govt reveals plan to allow ‘digital nomads’ to work remotely in NZ
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'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
Day one of public submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Friends ‘speechless’ over death of Christchurch man in motorcycle collision
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