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September had the highest cases of whooping cough nationally since 2017.
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Five arrested after alleged kidnapping, home invasion in upmarket Auckland suburb
The five allegedly forced entry and presented weapons to an occupant at the address.
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Crew flew 11 missions in the seven days up to Sunday night.
Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home
The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.
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Gisborne businesses' positive response to potential skilled worker residency changes
Immigration minister told work residency changes are on the right track.
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Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Sir David Fagan talks shearing on The Country
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Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction
She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.
Top scores for Katikati jiu jitsu team on the world stage
Katikati were third place by points overall for no-gi team in juvenile, adult and masters.
Tory Whanau discusses budget cuts
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale. Video / Mark Mitchell
Corrections, Health NZ win high court exemption in hunger strike case
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Keep it steady: Best digger operators compete in Hastings
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'We need change': Trailblazing community leader’s call for more diversity in local politics
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Oliver! proves a glorious hit with audience
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Fantastic start': Three have already conquered Gisborne's Everest
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Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
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Plumbing business triumphs at business awards
It had been a goal to try to win the main award.
Community pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitors
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The note at the pharmacy counter that sparked an Armed Offenders Squad arrest
Napier pharmacy staff member praised for doing 'everything perfectly' during robbery.
How much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealed
Hamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.
On track: Tokomaru Bay landfill remediation could be fast-tracked
'Time is of the essence' for Tokomaru Bay landfill clean-up.
Waipawa: 'The perfect place for people to encounter toi Māori'
The exhibition’s title, Paerangi, refers to the place where land and sky meet.
Letters: Positive publicity should be promoted for Gisborne; thanks for found dog
Herald readers share their views.
'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's Bay
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King Charles to attend CHOGM in Samoa amid Manawanui crisis
King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend CHOGM 2024, reinforcing ties with Samoa.
Grim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot wound
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