'Imagine the reaction with their town being called poo': Pōkeno residents protest spelling change
Waikato Council chooses to respect mana whenua over Pōkeno name change.
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Man escapes court dock and jumps into harbour
He was arrested after making his way back to shore.
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Police hunt for more details of Whanganui assault
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Christmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cards
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Unusual shark washes up on Dunedin beach, far from home
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Death of man off Waiheke Island not being treated as suspicious
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Focus Live: The State Opening of Parliament
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Council hits pause on new closing times for CBD bars
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Workshop aims to re-educate Auckland traditional tattooists
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About 100 Kāpiti Village residents gathered to celebrate the occasion.
Woman stabs friend in ‘out of the blue’ attack after Kmart trip
CCTV footage showed the woman buying a set of five kitchen knives.
Students protest 'sexist' uniform policy outside Auckland school
A number of parents are now seeking legal advice.
Truck crash near Pākaraka
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Queen Street shooting: Man who spent weeks on run denies murder
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Massive crash at Meeanee Speedway
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