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Top cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the street
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Sea lion city! What’s it like to have these guys as your neighbour?
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13-year-old boy died after falling from cliffs in Hāhei
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‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree village
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Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised
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Letters: Ratepayers on the hook for SailGP; Turia's lasting legacy
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Auckland man faces charges after alleged incidents in upmarket suburbs
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Fire crews battling blaze in Waitākere Ranges
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