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Firefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloud
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Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat
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Inmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartet
One attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.
Recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
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Shoppers smelled smoke in the food court, but no fire alarm sounded.
Anzac spirit: Aussie politicians confirm Kiwi citizenship pathway will stay
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'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accident
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Some like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown
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Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
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Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing
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Afternoon quiz: Which country imports the most chocolate?
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Angela Swann-Cronin, a former RNZAF pilot, spoke about love and courage.
'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrifice
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Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies
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Man's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh time
He was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit.
Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour
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'Wilful damage': Red dye stains Mission Bay fountain on Anzac Day
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Police use new powers to target gangs in Hawke’s Bay eight times in one night
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Fire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blaze
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