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His ratings have probably improved since the CCO reforms, says the mayor.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.
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Hamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assault
The man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
New open-air saltwater pool makes a splash in Auckland
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Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
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'Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.'
Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
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Phantom alarm causes havoc in Auckland CBD
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He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
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Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
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Stretched maternity system facing job and service cuts
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Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday
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‘No damage’: Vanuatu airport reopens after earthquake disruptions
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Victims' advocates warn women may hesitate to call police this Christmas
Police urge calls to 111 as family violence callouts rise during stressful festive season.
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Editorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us all
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The mother of all budget requests - this Govt needs to slash even more
OPINION: They need to rip, sh*t and bust. Slash unnecessary spending.
'They're not dumb': New research on why some of us believe conspiracy theories
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Shane Te Pou: Grief and Xmas – I mourn my sister but I'm determined to find joy
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Opinion: How a culturally grounded approach is changing Pacific communities
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‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
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Man charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with police
Police described it as a family harm incident.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2024?
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'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching
'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'
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"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
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'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”