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The Lord of the Rings director donated $10 million to the cause.
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Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.
New sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips reported, police make fresh inquiries
The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.
One dead and two injured in Whakatāne crash
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The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
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Opinion: Leaving assets in the UK? A cautionary note for returning Kiwis
Opinion: Kiwi expats often leave more than just a trail of Euro summers in the UK.
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'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration site
Surprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.
Basis reinvents the switchboard
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Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff members
A patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.
Elite high school’s new $16m gym — and the old boy who backed it
Is this New Zealand's best school gym? The newest facility in our oldest private school.
Dunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will cover
Payments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
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Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin
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‘I’ve given my heart and soul’: League stalwart stripped of life membership
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Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
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Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
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“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."
Calls for government apology for all coerced adoptions of young mothers
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First Fresh boss to chair Citrus NZ
First Fresh chief executive Ian Albers of Gisborne will chair the board of CitrusNZ.
Morning quiz: Which ABBA song won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Letters: Time for action on kids and social media; Chateau Tongariro solution
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The newest building in New Zealand's oldest private school
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'Hugely respected': Head detective on infamous Mr Asia drug case dies
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